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 Celebration
00:57 Recap of the Year's Biggest Disinformation Campaigns
01:39 The Twitter Files Controversy
02:10 Elon Musk's Misinformation Campaign
05:03 The Andrew Tate Pizza Box Theory
06:03 The Damar Hamlin Died Suddenly Movement
06:58 Florida's Manipulation of COVID-19 Data
11:03 The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
11:35 The Billionaire Sub and Titanic Misinformation
15:26 The Role of Whistleblowers in Exposing Misinformation
22:00 The Nashville Shooting and Misinformation
24:39 The Return of Alex Jones and Sandy Hook Conspiracy
28:50 Andrew Gillum's Vindication
30:44 Discussing Political Allies and Enemies
31:09 Unveiling the Truth Behind Political Scandals
33:27 Exposing the Dark Side of the Film Industry
37:02 Reflecting on Major Stories and Events
37:23 The Impact of Disinformation and Bullying
38:39 Looking Back at the Year's Achievements
39:49 Preparing for Future Disinformation Campaigns
45:26 The Importance of Political Participation
47:16 The Fight Against Authoritarianism
50:38 The Role of Local Elections in Shaping the Future
52:47 Wrapping Up the Year and Looking Ahead
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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 Stories
01:50 Importance of Vaccination and Misinformation
09:48 Discussion on Terrorism and Misinformation
18:13 Impact of Misinformation on Real World Events
29:12 Rise of Violence due to Misinformation
30:31 Speculation on Misinformation
30:56 Comparing Attacks and Misinformation
31:32 The Incident of the Old Man at the Protest
32:07 The Accused Man's Actions
32:55 Misrepresentation of a Palestinian Mob Incident
33:42 The Real Story Behind the Bakery Protest
34:14 The Difference Between Judaism and Israel
36:43 The Escalation of Violence
36:51 The Emotional Response to the Conflict
37:10 The Impact of Fear and Trauma
38:05 The Consequences of Atrocities
38:23 The Role of Netanyahu's Regime
38:42 The Escalation of Violence Beyond Gaza
39:23 The Role of Israel's Far Right Faction
42:16 The Impact of Language and Bias
51:30 The Impact of Hurricane Season
51:53 The Importance of Accurate Hurricane Models
01:01:42 The Role of Rick Scott in Florida's Hurricane Response
01:04:39 The Unexpected Impact of Boot Gate
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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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