Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

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Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

Whistleblower Rebekah Jones and Cindy Banyai take a look at politics across the US and analyze how disinformation is leading people astray

  1. 14/12/2023

    One Year Anniversary Episode: A Look at Key Disinformation Campaigns of 2023 - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    In this one year anniversary episode of Miss Informational, Rebekah Jones and Dr. Cindy Banyai look back at the major stories they covered throughout the year. They discuss disinformation campaigns such as the 'Twitter Files', the Andrew Tate pizza box theory, and the Elon Musk Twitter takeover. They also talk about COVID-19 misinformation, especially around vaccines, and its socio-political implications. They cover shootings in America, conspiracy theories around Titanic and UFOs, and the Andrew Gillum vindication case. The episode closes with an urge for viewers to vote in the upcoming elections and a preview of their next episode focusing on five key disinformation campaigns. 00:24 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration00:57 Recap of the Year's Biggest Disinformation Campaigns01:39 The Twitter Files Controversy02:10 Elon Musk's Misinformation Campaign05:03 The Andrew Tate Pizza Box Theory06:03 The Damar Hamlin Died Suddenly Movement06:58 Florida's Manipulation of COVID-19 Data11:03 The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment11:35 The Billionaire Sub and Titanic Misinformation15:26 The Role of Whistleblowers in Exposing Misinformation22:00 The Nashville Shooting and Misinformation24:39 The Return of Alex Jones and Sandy Hook Conspiracy28:50 Andrew Gillum's Vindication30:44 Discussing Political Allies and Enemies31:09 Unveiling the Truth Behind Political Scandals33:27 Exposing the Dark Side of the Film Industry37:02 Reflecting on Major Stories and Events37:23 The Impact of Disinformation and Bullying38:39 Looking Back at the Year's Achievements39:49 Preparing for Future Disinformation Campaigns45:26 The Importance of Political Participation47:16 The Fight Against Authoritarianism50:38 The Role of Local Elections in Shaping the Future52:47 Wrapping Up the Year and Looking Ahead

    54min

  2. 07/12/2023

    IS it Terrorism? - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    In this episode, Rebekah Jones and Dr. Cindy Banyai delve into various controversies. Firstly, they recount the misinformation that spread about an 'explosion' at the Rainbow Bridge, which led to unnecessary panic about a non-existent terror attack. They also discuss the worrying after-effects in Ireland, leading to an actual terrorist attack by far-right individuals. They critique media's biased reporting and usage of terminology, examining how it can stoke polarization and violence. Later, they discuss how the climate change debate has influenced hurricane models, criticizing false complacency about the absence of hurricanes. Rebecca also shares a glimpse of her ongoing research and dissertation. Finally, they briefly mention the infamous 'boot gate' involving Governor DeSantis, alluding to future discussions on the subject. 00:23 Introduction and Personal Stories01:50 Importance of Vaccination and Misinformation09:48 Discussion on Terrorism and Misinformation18:13 Impact of Misinformation on Real World Events29:12 Rise of Violence due to Misinformation30:31 Speculation on Misinformation30:56 Comparing Attacks and Misinformation31:32 The Incident of the Old Man at the Protest32:07 The Accused Man's Actions32:55 Misrepresentation of a Palestinian Mob Incident33:42 The Real Story Behind the Bakery Protest34:14 The Difference Between Judaism and Israel36:43 The Escalation of Violence36:51 The Emotional Response to the Conflict37:10 The Impact of Fear and Trauma38:05 The Consequences of Atrocities38:23 The Role of Netanyahu's Regime38:42 The Escalation of Violence Beyond Gaza39:23 The Role of Israel's Far Right Faction42:16 The Impact of Language and Bias51:30 The Impact of Hurricane Season51:53 The Importance of Accurate Hurricane Models01:01:42 The Role of Rick Scott in Florida's Hurricane Response01:04:39 The Unexpected Impact of Boot Gate

    1h7min

  3. 17/11/2023

    Osama bin Laden was a Nepo Baby - Miss Information with Rebekah Jones

    This episode is a detailed conversation between the hosts of Miss Informational, Rebekah Jones and Dr. Cindy Banyai. They discuss socio-political topics like anti-Semitism, Osama Bin Laden's letters, societal impact of terrorist movements, climate change, and war crimes against Palestinians. They critically evaluate the manipulation of public opinion by leveraging suffering and historical events, and express concern about the rise of anti-Semitism. They also detail the propaganda disseminated by Osama Bin Laden to attract vulnerable individuals into his cause. They stress the need for correct information circulation to combat disinformation.

    41min

  4. 10/11/2023

    Who actually runs the banks? - Miss Information with Rebekah Jones

    With misinformation swirling around, it's hard to know what the truth is. This can be especially true with old tropes that just won't die. Whistleblower Rebekah Jones looks deeper into the claim that the "Jews run the banks." The results of her research are surprising and reinforce the idea that not everything you hear is true!

    57min

  5. 02/11/2023

    Connecticut Ballot Harvesting Case - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    Conservative pundit love to push the case for voter fraud because it helps their dear leader Trump, but the truth is there are few actual cases. But a current ballot harvesting scandal is unfolding in Connecticut after a judge ordered a new election after a video showed 2 women putting large numbers of ballots in drop boxes. Elon Musk is already linking the case to voter fraud, which is not the reality. Listen to whistleblower Rebekah Jones and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai dive into the world of misinformation and elections.

    50min

  6. 25/10/2023

    Gaza hospital disinformation - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    The Israel-Hamas conflict continues and with it comes viral misinformation and purposeful disinformation. Rebekah Jones dives into the timeline and information about the Gaza hospital bombing that killed over 500 civilians. The media has been wagged by IDF officials, resulting in public corrections and retractions, leaving the truth murky.

    41min

  7. 12/10/2023

    40 Beheaded Babies? - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    The world was rocked by the news of the Hamas attacks in Israel. While the region has had much strife over the decades, this is the first major conflict in the new era of social media and disinformation. One item that spread like wildfire was the assertion Hamas beheaded the 40 babies. Miss Informational Rebekah Jones and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai dive into the allegation and the use of such inflammatory claims to drive dehumanization and rationalization in conflicts. They reach the bottom line that killing civilians or children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is unacceptable.

    1h

  8. 05/10/2023

    Republicans are Lying Liars - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

    After weeks of Republican-inspired chaos on Capitol Hill, the presidential campaign, Florida, and elsewhere, whistleblower Rebekah Jones counts down the biggest little lies being thrown around. She jabs at Ron DeSantis and his continuous stream of lies during the GOP primary debate, the cesspool that is the mouth of Matt Gaetz, and the unending COVID denialism on Twitter (the platform Elon Musk now calls X). Listen in as she and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai keep you updated on the disinformation nation.

    58min
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Whistleblower Rebekah Jones and Cindy Banyai take a look at politics across the US and analyze how disinformation is leading people astray

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