Iran’s digital influence campaigns didn’t start with the current war, and they won’t stop when it ends, says “Jane,” an analyst from the intelligence firm Graphika who asked us not to use her real name. In fact, last year’s 12-Day War and the current conflict show all the hallmarks of Iran’s international information campaigns, running the gamut from traditional propaganda to hacktivism and AI-generated content, sometimes with international amplification from America’s adversaries. Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson also highlight reporting on the diplomatic dust-up between Germany and Russia over Russian active measures and the real lessons of the 2026 Hungarian elections.

Fighting Disinformation and Protecting the Constitution with Katie Kedian
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CISA Dismantled with Former U.S. Representatives Tim Roemer and Reid Ribble
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Pro-China Propaganda on Lifestyle Accounts with Arnaud Froger
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