7 episodes
Dark Shining Moment Ranieri & Co.
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4.5 • 41 Ratings
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It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House.
A 'Dark Shining Moment' tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today.
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School of Fish
An office in St Petersburg works to divide society for the glory of the Kremlin. Just one aspect of a larger information war that is revealed when a contractor in Afghanistan stumbles upon a vast, mysterious network of anti-Western conspiracy websites.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Martin Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
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Poor Man's NSA
In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, Andrew Weisburd tracks jihadist terror websites, which put him on the trail of Iranian and then Russian social media troll networks. The road to 2016 passes first through Syria, then Ukraine, and finally to the US election.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Marty Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
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A Shift in Tone
In Arkansas, Andy Rosebrook notices how Russian state media insinuates itself into America’s news flow, sowing the seeds of distrust and polarisation. From a distance, Russians figure out how to mobilize a Texas community around a conspiracy fear.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Marty Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
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Murky World Battle Space
An enormous noise is generated online, turning Malcolm Nance’s attention from terrorism to bots, trolling, Russian hacks and leaks. The chaos targets Democrats, Republican candidates in the primaries, and journalists, disrupting the media’s ability to report on Trump.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Marty Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
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Evil at Scale
With a shared understanding of the presidential campaign shattered, information chaos reigns. Into the narrative vacuum, fantasies replace realities and Donald Trump is elected president.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Marty Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
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The Moment That Never Ends
After the election, society is altered with many people left angry and distrustful of each other. Russian subversion is aimed against both left and right. Hints about Trump’s collusion with Russia abound, terrifying one half of the country and infuriating the other.
Story written and narrated by: Chris Zappone
Executive Producer: Greg Muller
Consulting Producer: Richard Baker
Production Manager: Nick Randall
Sound Design: Marty Peralta
Credits/Contributors: The opening theme is “Rainbow Death Revisited” by Votaries courtesy of Wharf Cat Records.
Special thanks to Taisiya Payne, Jeff Megahan, Slava Grigoriev
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Customer Reviews
An exceptionally well written & crafted podcast!
Highly entertaining & illuminating explanation on how we’ve got to where we are with conspiracy thinking over the last twenty years
Ranieri & Co make awesome podcasts
I love the way this podcast is produced. Really excellent writing and sound design. Expert storytelling craft.
Interesting!
What an intriguing introduction to the events behind Russia’s meddling in a US election. Looking forward to the next episode.