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No Nonsense with Pamela WallinUkraine Peace Talk Update with Marcus KolgaPutin pulled the plug on peace talks - what is the next move for Ukraine and her allies? Marcus Kolga looks at the options for all of us.2025-05-1644 min
The Line PodcastOn The Line: Our politicians can't abandon Canadians to foreign attacksIn the latest episode of On The Line, Matt Gurney sits down for an unusually personal — and sometimes raw — conversation with Marcus Kolga: human rights activist, anti-corruption crusader, and a man who’s been sanctioned by both Russia and China. That wasn’t a figure of speech. He’s literally sanctioned by both regimes.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Westinghouse. Canada’s energy future is being shaped by the choices we make today. Westinghouse is 100% Canadian-owned and brings the world’s most advanced, operational Gen III+ reactor — the AP1000® — proven, safe, efficient, and read...2025-04-151h 17
The LineOur politicians can't abandon Canadians to foreign attacksIn the latest episode of On The Line, Matt Gurney sits down for an unusually personal — and sometimes raw — conversation with Marcus Kolga: human rights activist, anti-corruption crusader, and a man who’s been sanctioned by both Russia and China. That wasn’t a figure of speech. He’s literally sanctioned by both regimes.This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Westinghouse. Canada’s energy future is being shaped by the choices we make today. Westinghouse is 100% Canadian-owned and brings the world’s most advanced, operational Gen III+ reactor — the AP1000® — proven, safe, effic...2025-04-151h 17
The Quiet ProfessionalS4E14: The Disinfectant for Disinformation - Marcus KolgaOriginal Recording Date: 2025MAR26.
Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch.
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Marcus Kolga - the founder and director of DisinfoWatch and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier and CDA institutes.
DisinfoWatch - a leading Canadian foreign disinformation monitoring and debunking platform. Our data is sourced through an international network of journalists, civil society organizations and analysts, as well as some automated sources, and is anaylized and exposed in order raise broader general awareness of disinformation and build lo...2025-04-0741 min
Active MeasuresLithuania - A shining city on the front lines of democracy with Mantas AdomenasIn this episode of Active Measures, we focus on Lithuania—a frontline nation in the global struggle against authoritarian threats. As a refuge for exiled Belarusian and Russian activists, Lithuania has emerged as a beacon of democratic resilience, courageously confronting Vladimir Putin’s aggressive campaign against freedom and democracy.Marcus Kolga travels to Vilnius for an exclusive conversation with Mantas Adomenas, former Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs and current Secretary General of the Community of Democracies. A tireless advocate for democracy, Mantas has played a pivotal role in shaping Lithuania’s bold foreign policy, actively countering authoritarian influe...2025-03-2730 min
The Ben Mulroney ShowBest of the Week Part 3 - Michael Barrett, Marcus Kolga, Adam ZivoBest of the Week Part 3 - Michael Barrett, Marcus Kolga, Adam ZivoGuests: Michael Barrett, Marcus Kolga, Adam Zivo, Brad Smith, David Cooper, Craig BairdIf you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Ben Mulroney Show, subscribe to the podcast!https://globalnews.ca/national/program/the-ben-mulroney-showFollow Ben on Twitter/X at https://x.com/BenMulroneyEnjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-03-2253 min
Gaslit NationA Love Letter to CanadaWhat’s the easiest way for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to invade Canada? Simple: Have voters sit out the upcoming election and let Pierre Poilievre become Prime Minister. If you’re Canadian—especially if you live abroad—now’s the time to get organized. Make sure you and at least five of your family and friends have a plan to vote. Not sure if you’re registered? Check here! Voting from abroad? Double-check your registration and make sure you’ve got everything you need by visiting this link. In this week’s Gaslit Nation Canada Super Spe...2025-03-191h 06
The PoliticsGirl PodcastSave Canada! A Conversation with Global Affairs Experts Andrea Chalupa & Marcus KolgaExpert in Soviet and Ukrainian history, Andrea Chalupa joins me and human rights activist and expert in Russia and disinformation Marcus Kolga, to discuss how important it is Canada not follow America down the path to authoritarianism laid by Russian influence and disinformation. Canadians need to understand they’re dealing with the same psychological warfare that was successful in America, and use the US as a cautionary tale. Donald Trump isn’t kidding when he says he wants to take over Canada, so Canadians need to vote for the leader who isn’t in bed with those who would let th...2025-03-1858 min
Brian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1322 - Looking Back at Three Years of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine with Marcus KolgaBrian interviews Marcus Kolga. Marcus is an international award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, human rights and disinformation expert, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. He’s also a Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute. We discuss energy, food and potentially nuclear blackmail as well as the Geo political risks of not stopping Russia in Ukraine. Marcus Kolga talks about the current situation in Ukraine, NATO, Baltic countries, the US and Canada; three years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Trumps proposals for peace and what people in Ukraine think about Tr...2025-02-2752 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinThe Russia-Syria-Iran Nexus Explained with Marcus KolgaWhat does it mean for Russia to lose Bashar al-Assad as an ally in Syria? Marcus Kolga explains Russia’s proxy power in the Middle East. Plus, an update on Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s most recent bombing campaign. 2024-12-1329 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA OCT 29, 2024WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29THPrime Minister Justin Trudeau was expected to address the current ‘discontent’ in the Liberal caucus yesterday, and now some Liberal MPs are calling for a secret ballot on the future of Mr. Trudeau’s leadership. We discuss the future of the PM, and the Liberal Party with Alex Marland, Professor of Political Science at Acadia University.Next, recent satellite imaging shows Russia is reviving and expanding a Soviet-era bioweapons facility. What does this latest development mean for the war in Easter...2024-10-2925 min
Active MeasuresInfluencers at the Gate: The Role of Influencers in Russian Info & Influence OpsIn this episode, your host, Marcus Kolga, travels to Tallinn Estonia where he meets with leading global expert on Russian influence and information operations, Molly McKew, to talk about the role of domestic US and Canadian influencers in those operations, their impact on our society, and about those nations that have successfully challenged them, like Estonia.2024-10-1537 min
Unpublished CafeIs Propaganda a weapon?Since when did the truth become a problem for people? It seems the “truth” is up for sale in some circles. With a US election less than a month away and a Canadian federal election on the horizon next year, misinformation and disinformation is rampant. The FBI has shut down Tenet Media in Tennessee, which was run by two Canadians, because it was discovered that the Russian owned RT (Russian Today) channel was funnelling money to Tenet to amplify it’s pro-Trump stance. That’s called “propaganda “. It has massive implications for our democracy. Our Unpublish...2024-10-1228 min
Active MeasuresThe Frontline of Russian Deception: Defending Latvia against Russian Information WarfareIn this episode, Marcus Kolga travels to the capital of Latvia, Riga, where he chats with former Latvian Defence Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Artis Pabriks, the founder and chairman of the Northern Defence Policy Center Think Tank. Dr. Pabriks highlights Latvia's early recognition of Russian hybrid and information warfare, emphasizing the need for countermeasures.2024-10-0922 min
Active MeasuresNordic Shadows: Russia's Information Operations in Sweden with Patrik OksanenEpisode 5 turns to Russia's information operations targeting Sweden. In this episode, our host, Marcus Kolga, travels to Estonia’s capital, Tallin, where he speaks with Swedish journalist and foreign policy expert Patrik Oksanen. The impact of Patrik's work has made him a significant target of Russian transnational oppression, which we will cover in an upcoming podcast episode. Together, Marcus and Patrik unpack Russian information operations in Sweden, including the Kremlin's amplification of a series of strange Quran burning incidents in 2023 and how they may have stifled Sweden's efforts to join NATO. 2024-10-0120 min
The True North Eager Beaver MAINFrom Russia With... — The Daily Beaver Morning ShowOn Episode 465 of our show, we explore more about the debacle with Tenet Media being a conduit for Russian disinformation operations.NOTE: Gentle Corrections:1) It was Lauren Southern (not Lauren Chen) who had willingly gone to Russia 2) The mystery financier's last name was allegedly "Grigorian" not "Gerasimov".Apologies for the errors* The Details* Not Knowing or Not Wanting To Know* Lauren Chen and Liam Donovan* Pushing the Pro-Russia Narrative* That's a Lot of Money* Riding Coattails2024-09-261h 04
Active MeasuresThe West versus Russian disinfo with Jakub Kalensky (Senior Analyst, Hybrid COE in Helsinki)In this episode, our host Marcus Kolga, travels to Helsinki, Finland, where he meets with Jakub Kalensky, a senior analyst at the European Center of Excellence for countering hybrid threats in Helsinki, who is active in the development of the EU's external action services, EU versus Disinfo at the eastern STRATCOM and now with the Hybrid COE - an international, autonomous network-based organization promoting a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to countering hybrid threats. Marcus talks to Jakub about the modern phase of Russia's disinformation operations and their intensification after the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014 and the downing of...2024-09-2429 min
Inside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Reflections from GLOBESECWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI senior fellows Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Marcus Kolga, and Alexander Lanoszka discuss their experience in Prague at a premier global security forum, GLOBESEC. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!2024-09-1925 min
Active MeasuresNATO and cognitive warfare with Jay JanzenWelcome to the third episode of Disinfo Watch and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's Active Measures podcast. Over the past two episodes, we've looked at the history of Moscow's information and influence operations.In this episode, our host Marcus Kolga travelled to Helsinki, Finland, where he met with former Canadian Brigadier General Jay Janzen, who is currently the director of the Communications Division at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) located in Mons Belgium. Earlier in his career, Jay was deployed to Bosnia and twice to Afghanistan, where he was involved in communications operations. Jay was Director of...2024-09-1729 min
Toronto Today with Greg Brady‘Russians at War’ documentary at TIFF sparks backlashGreg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Marcus Kolga, Founder of Disinfo Watch and Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, about 'Russians at War'. Ukrainian diplomats and advocates in Canada are calling on the Toronto International Film Festival to cancel screenings of the documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that they say amounts to “Russian propaganda.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-09-1113 min
Active MeasuresEstonia's historical experience & resilienceIn this episode, we'll look at how our allies on NATO's eastern flank have been the targets and victims of Russian operations for nearly a century. Marcus Kolga travels to Tallin in Estonia to meet with Estonian Member of Parliament, Eerik-Niiles Kross, to talk about how his country has endured, how it continues to be targeted, and what we might learn from the Estonians. Eerik was the chief of Estonia's intelligence services, and in 2008 he helped direct Georgia's counter propaganda operations. During the Russian invasion in 2018 Politico named him to their list of most influential Europeans, calling h...2024-09-1025 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzRussian Misinformation Campaign, Potential Air Canada Strike, Legacy of Terry FoxThe US is accusing Russia of using “unwitting” social media influencers to spread propaganda and disinformation to influence the upcoming presidential election….But it’s not just the US…right-wing influencers from Quebec are also tied the investigation. We get details on the ‘scope’ of the Russian influence from Marcus Kolga, founder of Disinfo Watch [dot]Next - do Canadians need to prepare for a Air Canada pilot strike? A deadline looms for the two sides to reach an agreement otherwise Air Canada pilots will issue strike notice. So, what do you need to know if you have an upcomi...2024-09-1024 min
The Dean Blundell ShowUnmasking the Kremlin's Web: Dissecting The $10 Million Russian Disinformation SchemeIn this explosive episode, we join forces with disinformation expert Marcus Kolga to unravel the shocking $10 million Russian disinformation operation recently uncovered by the U.S. Department of Justice1Our hosts dive deep into the intricate web of deceit, exploring how Tenet Media and its associated influencers became unwitting pawns in a global game of propaganda. They'll examine the Canadian connection, including the alleged involvement of Roaming Millenial Inc., and discuss the potential implications for both U.S. and Canadian politics1We will analyze:The key players in this international scandalHow Russian...2024-09-0640 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteUkraine's Gamble in Kursk: What Comes Next?In today’s episode of the Expert Series, we convene three of Canada’s foremost experts on Russian disinformation. We are joined by Dr. Paul Goode, McMillian Chair of Russian Studies and Associate Professor at Carleton University’s Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies; Dr. Maria Popova, Professor of Political Science at McGill University; and Marcus Kolga, Director and Founder of DisinfoWatch and Fellow at the CDA Institute for our conversation on this topical and timely issue. Discussing how recent developments in the Ukraine War have shifted narratives surrounding the conflict, we consider the implications of the Ukr...2024-09-0537 min
Hub PodcastsHub Headlines: To the federal cabinet; housing, immigration, and the TFW programHub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:19 - My remarks to the federal cabinet on housing, immigration, and the temporary foreign worker program, by Mike Moffatt 5:45 - Canada and its allies need better tools to combat the scourge of hostage diplomacy, by Sarah Teich and Marcus Kolga This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub’s podca...2024-08-2811 min
Active MeasuresThe Gouzenko Affair: Russia's Cold War information & influence operationsIn this episode, we’ll look at Russia’s historic information and influence operations in the western world and specifically Canada, with renowned historian Professor Amy W. Knight who is described by the New York Times as the world’s foremost scholar on the KGB. We’re going to step back to 1945 when a soviet military intelligence cipher clerk, Igor Gouzenko stationed at the soviet embassy in Ottawa, left the embassy one night with a suitcase full of top secret files , those files contained detailed information about the Canadian and other western agents and assets who were helping the soviets...2024-08-2724 min
The Alex Pierson ShowIs J.D. Vance Bad For Foreign Policy?In light of J.D. Vance accepting the nomination to be Trump's Vice-President, guest host Adam Zivo decides to look into his past and how he's historically voted in regards to foreign policy. To do this, Adam is joined by Marcus Kolga, Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad & the Director of DisInfoWatch. Marcus and Adam explore why J.D. Vance may want to pull American support away from Ukraine, and why he's said that Taiwan should be paying for its protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2024-07-1809 min
Conference of Defence Associations InstituteWhat's Next After NSICOP's Revelations on Foreign Interference?Two weeks ago, The Expert Series hosted Steven Chase, Dick Fadden, and Wes Wark to discuss NSICOP’s Special Report on Foreign Interference. This week, we invited Robert Fife, Philippe Lagassé, Dan Stanton, and Marcus Kolga to the program to provide further insight and updates on the report's findings, developments since its release, and what measures will be taken to address the challenge of foreign interference in Canada’s democracy and institutions. The panel discusses the report's findings, focusing on the implications of potential collaboration between MPs and foreign entities, the varied reactions from political leaders, the effec...2024-06-2141 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinThe West's Response to Ukraine with Marcus KolgaThe political winds are shifting across Europe and elections in the West may change support for Ukraine. Is it a war that’s winnable? Marcus Kolga on the state-of-play2024-06-1438 min
The Alex Pierson ShowBuilding Up Arctic Defence & Rebuilding St. Anne's Anglican ChurchOn this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, Alex first turns her attention to the Arctic Circle after Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that she is in the process of crafting a new Arctic foreign policy. But why is she doing this now, do we really need to improve Arctic security and which 2 nations is she working with that make this a historic moment? Well, Alex turns to Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad and Director of DisInfoWatch. Marcus breaks down which nation is threatening Arctic stability and why th...2024-06-1322 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA MAY 2, 2024Protests on campuses aren’t anything new, but the pro-Palestine protests at McGill University and some Universities in the US appear to be getting out of hand. In fact, McGill University has requested police assistance, but is that the right way to handle student protests? We get the thoughts of Roberta Lexier, Associate Professor of Humanities at Mount Royal UniversityNo wonder the sanctions against Russia don’t appear to be having an impact, when some businesses are still working with Russia. Even Canadian company Bombardier has imported Russian titanium. We discuss the precarious situation with M...2024-05-0221 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1078 - The Life, Death, and Impact of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny with Marcus KolgaBrian interviews Marcus Kolga. Marcus is an international award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. He frequently comments on Russian, Eastern and Central European issues on North American radio and television and at foreign policy conferences. Marcus is involved with international human rights organizations and national political organizations. Marcus talked about the life, death and impact of Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny.2024-02-2049 min
The Alex Pierson ShowAlexei Navalny, fierce Putin critic and jailed opposition leader, has died.Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Centre for Advancing Canada's Interests Abroad, about Alexei Navalny, the fiercest critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Navalny died in prison Friday, according to international media reports citing Russian prison officials. Navalny's allies decried his December prison transfer to the Arctic Circle as yet another attempt to force him into silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1609 min
The Roy Green ShowThe Roy Green Show w/Arlene Bynon, Dec 10: Lorrie Goldstein, Antisemitism in Canada. - Eddie Sheppard, Housing Crisis and End of Year Polls. - Michael Schneider, Norman Lear’s Impact on Society & Television. - Marcus Kolga, Current Geopolitical SituationToday's Podcast: Lorrie Goldstein of the Toronto Sun continues our ongoing discussion of antisemitism in Canada.Guest: Lorrie Goldstein, Editor Emeritus of the Toronto Sun As the year comes to a close, we dig into the impact of Canada's housing crisis. We also take a look at the end of year polls, and what they mean for the parties on Parliament Hill.Guest: Eddie Sheppard, Vice President of Insights at Abacus Data Norman Lear, the creator of such beloved shows as "All in the...2023-12-111h 04The Roy Green ShowDec 10: Marcus Kolga, On the Current Geopolitical Situation and What Could be ComingMarcus Kolga discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine, and it's global impact.Guest: Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-12-1022 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinIs the Arsenal of Democracy Empty? with Marcus Kolga and Adm. Mark NormanNATO warns there could be bad news on the Russia-Ukraine front. Some shocking news on the state of the Canadian Military on No Nonsense.2023-12-0642 minInside Policy TalksAntisemitism, Iran, Ukraine, and Trump 2024: Marcus Kolga and David FrumWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Marcus Kolga in conversation with prominent political commentator and author David Frum. Marcus and David discuss everything from the rise of antisemitism in Canada to the fading support for Ukraine in parts of the GOP, to populist movements across North America and the possibility of a Trump re-election in 2024. Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-11-3022 minThe Alex Pierson ShowWhy is Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' going viral on TikTok?Host Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-1610 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzRussia - Ukraine Conflict, Dr. Ted Jablonski, and Flames YMCA Grade 6 ProgramThe war between Israel and Hamas has pulled our focus away from the war between Russia and Ukraine – a conflict that is still very much on-going. We get the latest on the situation – now in its 20th month - from Marcus Kolga, Founder of “Disinfowatch.org” – and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.Next, it’s our weekly chat with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our "on-call family physician". This time out we are focusing on menopause – the struggles women face during this challenging time – and the groundbreaking treatment of Hormone Therapy that’s now available to help tackle the issue.The...2023-10-2325 minThe Alex Pierson ShowNazi honoured in Canada's Parliament a 'disinformation jackpot' for RussiaHost Alex Pierson speaks with Marcus Kolga, Director of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-2809 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinZelenskyy's Visit with Marcus KolgaWas President Zelenskyy undermined by Canada’s embarrassing embrace of a Nazi veteran? Marcus Kolga explains the consequences for Canada and the problems it creates for Ukraine... and for Ukrainians across this country.2023-09-2736 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA SEPT 12, 2023North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un has traveled to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin. We discuss what’s on the agenda of the two Communist leaders and get the latest developments on the war between Russia and Ukraine with Marcus Kolga, Founder of “Disinfowatch.org” and a Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-Laurier Institute. It’s a unique event aiming to decrease barriers for anyone who needs their regularly scheduled cervical cancer screening. We get details on Calgary’s inaugural “Papapalooza” from Dr. Laura Coughlan, event Organizer – and Gynecologist from ‘Avivo Health Alliance’. Finally, this week...2023-09-1231 min
Cloak and Dagger | An OSINT PodcastAn Insiders Look into Russian Doping with Dave McMahon | Bonus EpisodeIn the last episode with Marcus Kolga, we touched on a global investigation into the doping of Russian athletes during the 2014 Sochi Olympics. In this bonus episode, Sapper Labs’ Chief Intelligence Officer, Dave McMahon, discusses his personal work in elite sports, Canadian intelligence, and how the Olympics is more than just a sporting event, but a complex game of tradecraft.
You can find Dave here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyberspacestrategist/
Cloak & Dagger is a podcast about OSINT, technology, global conflict, and the practitioners and investigators who work in tho...2023-08-2225 minCloak and Dagger | An OSINT PodcastDisinformation, Dissent, and Death with Marcus KolgaPublic dissent in Russia is dangerous. Complex disinformation strategies, arrests, and assassinations are popular with the Kremlin. The activists who oppose these norms are risking their freedom and their lives. Founder of DisinfoWatch, Marcus Kolga, joins us on this episode to talk about the arrest of his friend, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and how Russian disinformation spreads around the globe.
You can find Marcus’ work here: https://disinfowatch.org/
Cloak & Dagger is a podcast about OSINT, technology, global conflict, and the practitioners and investigators who work in those trenches. Every two we...2023-08-1537 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 916 - Update on Russia with Marcus KolgaBrian interviews Marcus Kolga. Marcus is an international award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, human rights and disinformation expert, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. He’s also a Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute. Marcus Kolga talks tonight about what happened in Russia this weekend with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and his sort of mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin.2023-06-2951 min
Weekends with Rob FaiSunday Podcast: Financial Scams Are Evolving Thanks to AI, Wagner Group Insurrection in Russia. Coup d’Etat Averted? & Bill Henderson of Chilliwack Headed to Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of FameFinancial Scams Are Evolving Thanks to AIDr. Preet Banerjee - Wealth Management Researcher, Former Financial Advisor & Globe and Mail Columnist Wagner Group Insurrection in Russia. Coup d’Etat Averted?Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests AbroadJustice Russell Brown’s Resignation from the Supreme Court of CanadaTasha Kheiriddin - Columnist, Principal @ NavigatorBill Henderson of Chilliwack Headed to Canadian Songwriters’ Hall of Fam...2023-06-2541 minWeekends with Rob FaiWagner Group Insurrection in Russia. Coup d’Etat Averted?Wagner Group Insurrection in Russia. Coup d’Etat Averted?Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad2023-06-2509 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinUkraine Update with Marcus Kolga and Chris AlexanderAn update on the war in Ukraine from two perspectives. Marcus Kolga and Chris Alexander on what the end of Putin’s regime could look like - on this week’s No Nonsense.2023-05-1746 min
Hamilton Today with Scott ThompsonWhat happened with the Stellantis deal?The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Ongoing trouble with so-called “police stations” operating in Canada on behalf of Xi Jinping’s government. What happened with the Stellantis deal? We have an update on the Alberta fires from Edmonton, Trudeau visiting recently before heading off to the G7 meet in Japan to tighten sanctions on Russia and much more. These changing global relations will affect supply chain: but how? Mohawk College and Transport Canada’s Innovation Centre have agreed to work together on research projects related to remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS, commonly known as drones). It is all c...2023-05-161h 07Brian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 830 - One Year Anniversary of the Russian war in UkraineOne year anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine, Brian Crombie interviews Marcus Kolga on what’s happening in Ukraine 12 months after Russia / Putin’s invasion. Marcus Kolga is an international award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, human rights and disinformation expert, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. We discuss energy, food, and potentially nuclear blackmail as well as the Geopolitical risks of not stopping Russia in Ukraine. He’s also a Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute.2023-02-2853 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonTory leaves, Canada's cannabis isn't doing so hot, Buffalo shooter sentenced, and moreThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:Top of mind for Scott Thompson on this Thursday: The Toronto Auto Show is returning – with a big focus on electric vehicles. John Tory says he will resign as of Friday, officially. Canada’s cannabis business is in trouble! Executives with the Halton District School Board (HDSB) say they are closer to a policy regarding what teachers can wear on the job. The 19-year-old neo-Nazi who shot and killed 10 people in a racist massacre in Buffalo, New York, last year, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday. And in light of t...2023-02-171h 14The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzUkraine War Updates, Energy Transitions, Outdoor Winter Exercising and Clairvoyant KimWith allied tanks on their way to Ukraine, will it be enough to put Ukraine on the offensive? 348 days into the war with Russia – we get an update on the conflict with Marcus Kolga – Founder of “DisinfoWatch.org” and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.Alberta's energy industry is in a transitional phase - what does this mean for workers in the energy sector? We discuss a new report from the Parkland Institute and hear details on their 'no worker left behind' strategy.When it comes to exercise - do you like to 'take it outsi...2023-02-0637 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA DEC 6 , 2022Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Montreal Massacre; the day a gunman targeted and killed 14 women and injured 14 more at École Polytechnique in Montréal. We talk with Suzanne Duncan, Vice President of Philanthropy at The Canadian Women's Foundation to discuss whether we’re doing enough to end gender-based violence in Canada.Another barrage of deadly missile strikes in Ukraine has further damaged that country’s power grid. Joining us to discuss the latest on the war in Eastern Europe is Marcus Kolga, founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdona...2022-12-0628 minWeekends with Rob FaiChina “bullies” Canada at G-7Guest: Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad2022-11-1912 minWeekends with Rob FaiSaturday Podcast: China “bullies” Canada at G-7, Surrey Policing crisis & Winning Golf: The Mental GameOn the show today:Marcus Kolga - Founder of DisinfoWatch.org and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests AbroadErica Pretorius - Partner in Risk Advisory at Deloitte Canada, who leads the Telecommunications, Media & Technology practice in British ColumbiaLinda Annis - Surrey City CouncillorDr. Saul Miller - Vancouver Sports Psychologist and Consultant to Pro Teams2022-11-1942 minHamilton Today with Scott ThompsonThe Emergencies Act Inquiry; nothing but a series of passing the buckThe Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson:As the Emergencies Act Inquiry continues, statements from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson have Scott riled up and he lets it loose. Hamiltonians who frequent the city’s downtown farmer’s market are getting the rare opportunity to express their thoughts on what the York Boulevard landmark should look like going forward. Scott has a look at that. A new exhibit at the Dundas Museum & Archives gives visitors a chance to look into our past through glass photo negatives from 90 to 170 years ago. Scott speaks with exhibit coordinator Austin Strutt to get...2022-10-191h 21The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzThe West Block's Mercedes Stephenson; Latest on the Russia-Ukraine War; Cybersecurity 101; "Tech Tuesday"We begin with the latest on the UCP leadership race, with the vote taking place this Thursday. While polls indicate Danielle Smith is the front-runner, does she appeal to Albertans or just the UCP faithful? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of “The West Block”. Ukrainian forces continue to push back Russian invaders as protests and unrest continue across Russia and there's renewed talk surrounding the possibility of Vladimir Putin turning to nuclear weapons in the conflict. We get the latest from Marcus Kolga, Founder of “DisinfoWatch.org”. ...2022-10-0432 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzFuture of the CPC with Mercedes Stephenson; Ukraine Update with Marcus Kolga; Remembering the Queen with British Ex-Pat; UK Travel with Lesley KeyterWe begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief, and Host of ‘The West Block’. We discuss the future of the CPC party now that Pierre Pollievre has won the leadership race and the impact the death of Queen Elizabeth is having on Canadians.Next, an update on the war in Ukraine. Details on the latest from the battlefield, where Ukrainian forces have now regained territory that was overtaken by the Russian military over the past few months. We speak with Markus Kolga – founder of “disinfowatch.org” and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald-La...2022-09-1330 min
ON PointOne Of The Last Major Players Of The Cold War Has PassedGuest host Angela Kokott is joined by Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Centre for Advancing Canada's Interest Abroad, and Director of DisInfroWatch. Marcus tells Arlene the historical importance of MIkhail Gorbachev during the cold war and the fall of the Soviet Union.2022-08-3113 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 708 - What's Happening in Ukraine Six Months after Russia's Invasion? with Marcus KolgaIn honour of Ukrainian Independence Day, Brian interviews Marcus Kolga on what’s happening in Ukraine six months after Russia / Putin’s invasion. Marcus Kolga is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, human rights and disinformation expert, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. We discuss energy, food and potentially nuclear blackmail as well as the Geo political risks of not stopping Russia in Ukraine. He’s also a Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute.2022-08-2650 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzUkraine war 6 months in; Combating Russian Disinformation; Canada's Job Market; "Tipflation"We begin with a look at the war in Ukraine. The conflict entered its 6 month on the same day Ukrainians celebrated their ‘Independence Day’. We look back at the past 6 months, and ahead to what may come for the war-torn country with Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Still on the topic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the formation of a team to fight ‘disinformation’ being spread by Russian operatives. We discuss just how prevalent the issue is and wh...2022-08-2434 minThe Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzHeart Disease Research; Navigating Divorce; Latest on Ukraine War; New Senior Assisted Living FacilityNew research has identified genetic defects that lead to heart failure, opening the door to more targeted diagnosis, prevention and treatment. We get details from Cardiologist, Dr. Gavin Oudit - Canada Research Chair in heart Failure.It's Motivational Monday and we get a double dose of help from CEO and founder of Fairway Divorce Solutions, Karen Stewart. She says thousands of Canadians struggle after making the heartbreaking decision to end their marriage, but believes divorce doesn't have to be a bad thing.The International Atomic Energy Agency says Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is out of...2022-08-0836 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinMarcus Kolga Returns with an Update on the War in UkraineAccording to Marcus Kolga, if Putin remains in power we must prepare for decades of aggression – are we going to just live with it or fight now and support Ukraine as much as possible?2022-07-2639 min
Weekends with Rob FaiSaturday Podcast: Canada, Putin and a Gas Turbine, Airport chaos & Tofino a Top 50 destination in the world!Guests on the show today:
Marcus Kolga - Director of DisinfoWatch.org and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
John Gradek - Lecturer and Program Coordinator, Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations Management at McGill University
Bill Dick, QC - President of the Trial Lawyers Association of BC
Samantha Hackett - General Manager of Long Beach Lodge Resort
2022-07-1639 min
Weekends with Rob FaiCanada, Putin and a Gas Turbine. An impossible situation?Guest: Marcus Kolga - Director of DisinfoWatch.org and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad2022-07-1610 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkThe Global Exchange: Democracies Combatting DisinformationOn this episode of the Global Exchange, Chris Waddell speaks to Luiza Ch. Savage, Peter Donolo, Marcus Kolga, and Farhaan Ladhani about how to protect democracy in the face of disinformation.
This episode is an extract from our conference "After the War: What Kind of World for Canada?" which happened on May 10th, 2022. This event was made possible thanks to the support of our strategic sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics, Irving Shipbuilding, and Davie Shipyard, and of our Bronze conference sponsors, Enbridge and TD.
Participants' bios
Luiza Ch. Savage is the executive editor for growth at POLITICO and a...2022-07-0448 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzLatest on Russia/Ukraine Conflict, Ending Poverty with Guaranteed Basic Income, Roundup Musicfest is Back and "Motivational Monday" with Personal Trainer and Canadian Mental Health Association Ambassador Sonia JhassWe begin with a look at the current situation in Ukraine where the Russian Invasion continues, now into day 81. We speak with Marcus Kolga, founder of ‘disinfowatch.org’ and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Marcus brings us the latest on the conflict and a ‘breakdown’ on the requests of a handful of European nations to now join NATO.
Next, we examine the concept of ‘Guaranteed Basic Income’. Could it be the ‘key’ to eliminate poverty, and if so, what's stopping us from implementing it? We discuss with Jiaing Zhao, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the...2022-05-1629 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinUkrainian War Update with Marcus KolgaKyiv is successfully repelling Russian troops and embassies are reopening in Ukraine – but the gruesome human toll continues to mount. Marcus Kolga weighs in on the chances of regime change in Moscow.2022-05-1234 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzUpdate on Russia/Ukraine, Tackling Debt, Dr. J Talks Mental health and Brewery & The Beast in YYCWe begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We get the latest on the Russian invasion – and insight as to what may come next from Marcus Kolga, Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Next, we look at the amount of personal debt Canadians are currently carrying and the amount of stress it can cause in our lives. Marie Kozlowski, VP of BDO Debt Solutions, offers up some tips on how to manage your finances and tackle your personal debt.
We may be moving toward ‘normalcy’ but the Pandemic is still having a negative effect...2022-04-2526 min
Weekends with Rob FaiSaturday Podcast: Inflation taking its toll on Canadians, Dis-information in wartime & Where are we with another Covid wave?On the podcast today:
Matt Fabian - Director for Research and Consulting for TransUnion Canada
Marcus Kolga - Director of DisinfoWatch.org and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Dr. Don Sin - Respirologist @ St. Paul's Hospital and Prof at the UBC School of Medicine
2022-04-2338 min
Information WarRussia Sanctions Canadians as Kremlin Propagandists Muse Over New Intercontinental Missiles Hitting the U.S.Russia test-launches a new intercontinental missile that it says could carry nuclear warheads, sending a warning to the U.S. and Europe. Propagandists on Russian TV reacted by musing over such a weapon wiping out Western cities. Meanwhile, Estonia’s Parliament accuses Russia of genocide and Russia sanctions Canadian journalists and politicians. Liz and Jessikka speak with Canadian journalist Marcus Kolga about being among those newly sanctioned by Russia and the Kremlin’s information war as Putin grows isolated and reckless.2022-04-2236 min
RadicalizedRussia Sanctions Canadians as Kremlin Propagandists Muse Over New Intercontinental Missiles Hitting the U.S.Russia test-launches a new intercontinental missile that it says could carry nuclear warheads, sending a warning to the U.S. and Europe. Propagandists on Russian TV reacted by musing over such a weapon wiping out Western cities. Meanwhile, Estonia’s Parliament accuses Russia of genocide and Russia sanctions Canadian journalists and politicians. Liz and Jessikka speak with Canadian journalist Marcus Kolga about being among those newly sanctioned by Russia and the Kremlin’s information war as Putin grows isolated and reckless.2022-04-2236 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 630 - Current Situation in Ukraine with Marcus KolgaBrian interviews Marcus Kolga. Marcus is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. We discuss the current situation in Ukraine as Russia readies for a new major offensive in Eastern Ukraine and what Canada and the west / NATO needs to do. Marcus has a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence, and continues to write commentary for national and international media including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star.2022-04-1448 min
Full CommentThis probably won’t end well for Vladimir PutinThings in Russia have usually gone Vladimir Putin’s way. He has consolidated power, eliminated rivals, stamped out independent media and remains popular despite immense corruption and an economy in shambles. Marcus Kolga — who was recently ordered banned from Russia over his connections to Putin’s democratic opponents — joins Anthony this week to explain how things have suddenly gone seriously awry for the Russian president with his ill-conceived attack on Ukraine. As the war drags on, even Russians themselves could be losing faith in their supposedly great leader, says Kolga, a senior fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. And Putin’s...2022-04-0442 min
630 CHED MorningsUkraine war propaganda is being used in two very different waysMarcus Kolga, founder of DisInfoWatch.org and senior fellow, Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad.2022-03-3008 min
No Nonsense with Pamela WallinA Panel on Ukraine with Marcus Kolga, Hugh Segal, & Mark NormanRussia’s rampage across Ukraine has been met with resistance on the ground but the West has been troubling timid. On this week’s No Nonsense, three good minds consider next steps… join Mark Norman, Hugh Segal, and Marcus Kolga.2022-03-2456 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 609 - Russia's Invasion and What the West Can do to Ensure There Are No More Invasions with Marcus KolgaBrian interviews Marcus Kolga. Marcus is a Senior Fellow with the MacDonald Laurier Institute, an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. We discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what the west must do if we don’t want to risk further invasions. Marcus Kolga expresses his fears of how this invasion might be a prelude to the next stage.2022-03-1649 min
Unpublished CafeCanada and the Russian-Ukrainian ConflictCanada is home to the largest Ukrainian population outside of the Ukraine and Russia. Over 1.3 million make Canada their home here and they are looking for more from the federal government when it comes to their homeland. Modern day Ukraine came into existence with the collapse of the U.S.S.R, after which it became an independent nation. But, it also has an old nemesis leering across the border. Russia has been building up troops and equipment along its border with Ukraine in what it’s calling military exercises. From the Ukrainian side, they view it as...2022-01-2928 min
Good Morning Hamilton with Rick ZamperinCanadians want more measures on unvaxxed, Should truckers be exempt from C-19 mandates, Snow storms: How ill equipped are we when it comes to accessibility, Tensions rise at Russia-Ukraine border & The GMH Roundtable!The Good Morning Hamilton Podcast w/ Rick Zamperin:
A new poll shows 67% of Canadians want the government to impose further measures on the unvaccinated population.
Guest: Darrell Bricker. President. IPSOS Public Affairs.
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Should Canadian truckers be exempt from COVID-19 mandates to help the supply chain crisis? It was our Twitter poll question yesterday, and today we ask listeners to share their thoughts.
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Last week's massive snow storm provided us with another glaring example of how ill equipped we are when it comes...2022-01-2541 minBrian Crombie Radio HourBrian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 553 - Potential of War Between Russia and Ukraine with Marcus KolgaMarcus Kolga is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. We discuss the potential of war as Russia masses over 100,000 troops on the Ukrainian border. Marcus has a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence, and continues to write commentary for national and international media including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star.2022-01-0538 min
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 8: What to do about Russian provocations against UkraineTensions are again rising in Eastern Europe. Russia has positioned troops on its border with Ukraine and, if the military buildup and rhetoric out of Moscow are to be believed, appears poised to once again invade.
In this final episode of Across the Pond, MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Marcus Kolga discuss the ongoing situation, what Putin’s endgame is regarding Ukraine, how NATO generally and Canada specifically ought to respond to these Kremlin provocations, and more.2021-12-2830 min
Across The PondWhat to do about Russian provocations against UkraineTensions are again rising in Eastern Europe. Russia has positioned troops on its border with Ukraine and, if the military buildup and rhetoric out of Moscow are to be believed, appears poised to once again invade. In this final episode of Across the Pond, MLI Senior Fellows Balkan Devlen and Marcus Kolga discuss the ongoing situation, what Putin’s endgame is regarding Ukraine, how NATO generally and Canada specifically ought to respond to these Kremlin provocations, and more.2021-12-2830 min
Weekends with Rob FaiFull Show: Price of lumber, China and Disinfo watch & Trudeau's lack of leadership with gun crimeGuests on today's show include:
Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk - Interim CEO/President of MIRARCO, Laurentian University
Liz Kovach - President, Western Retail Lumber Association
Marcus Kolga - Director of DisinfoWatch.org and senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s Centre for Advancing Canada’s Interests Abroad
Sukhi Sandhu - Co-founder of Wake Up Surrey
2021-09-191h 11
Pod Bless CanadaEp. 69 - Combatting Foreign Intimidation Against Canadians with Kolga, Lin, and ShahroozForeign regimes, particularly China, Russia, and Iran, are engaged in efforts to threaten and intimidate critics and activists around the world, including in Canada. However, despite this clear threat posed by foreign actors against Canadians, the federal government has failed to meaningfully act to address this coercion.
To discuss this issue and what the federal government should be doing to stop foreign intimidation against Canadians, MLI's Marcus Kolga, Anastasia Lin, and Kaveh Shahrooz joined the podcast.2021-08-1131 minPod Bless CanadaEP. 62 - DisinfoWatch with Marcus Kolga and Ai-Men LauLaunched in 2020, DisinfoWatch is the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s new COVID-19 and foreign disinformation monitoring and debunking platform. During the COVID pandemic, it has become increasingly evident that western democratic societies are more exposed to malign foreign and domestic actors seeking to confuse and polarize our societies through conspiracy theories, blatant fabrications and propaganda. Now more than ever is it important to expose and raise awareness of mis/disinformation to build long-term and broad resilience against it in society.
In the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow and founder of DisinfoWatch Marcus Kolga joins communications officer Ai-Men Lau to...2021-04-0727 min
Unpublished CafeUnpublishedTV: COVID-19 Vaccine PassportsAfter more than a year of physical distancing, quarantine and lockdowns in the Covid pandemic, vaccine passports are seen as something to bring us together...or divide us even more. GUESTS: Lori Turnbull Director School of Public Administration at Dalhousie University Marcus Kolga Founder Disinfowatch.org / Sr.Fellow MacDonald-Laurier Institute Francoise Baylis University Research Professor Bioethics Dalhousie University Marvin Ryder Assistant Professor DeGroote School of Business McMaster University.
2021-03-2333 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 60 – Understanding Russia’s anti-democracy crackdown with Marcus Kolga and Vladimir AshurkovThe world has followed closely the attempted assassination via poisoning, recent arrest, and now conviction of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny. With thousands of Russian citizens having taken to the streets to protest the corrupt and authoritarian rule of President Vladimir Putin, many have asked whether countries like Canada will do anything in response to Russia’s brazen attempts to target, kill, or otherwise stifle the voices of Russian pro-democracy figures.
To discuss these recent events and what the world ought to consider doing, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga spoke with Vladimir Ashurkov, the Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation an...2021-02-1818 min
Unpublished CafeBoycotting the OlympicsPUBLISHED: 12/02/2021 With less than a year before the 2022 Beijing Olympics, there is a growing chorus of voices calling for a boycott of the next Winter Games. Will it happen? Canada has two citizens in Chinese custody on trumped up charges. They have been in custody for over two years. Many raised eyes have been looking at China over its human rights abuses, in particular of the Igyhur Muslims and Tibetans. Maybe Xi Jinping is feeling the heat about some countries possibly boycotting because he’s promised sanctions for any country that does boycott. That sounds like...2021-02-1229 min
Human Rights TalksAI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative, Marcus Kolga, Macdonald-Laurier InstituteThe "AI and COVID-19 Digital Disinformation Initiative" is carried out in partnership with the OSCE's Office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media's #SAIFE project.
Marcus Kolga is an international award winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, digital communications strategist, and a leading Canadian expert on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues. Marcus has a focus on communications and media strategies as tools of foreign policy and defence, and continues to write commentary for national and international media including the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star. He is the co-founder and publisher of UpNorth.eu, an online...2021-02-0820 min
Bill Kelly ShowInauguration will be unlike any other, Biden plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline & Misinformation dropped the week after Twitter banned TrumpBONUS PODCAST
Biden outlines agenda of executive actions planned for 1st day in office.
The inauguration will be unlike any other thanks to the coronavirus and violent threats.
& How Trump's most consequential policies have changed America.
GUEST: Rob Goodman, Professor, Dept. of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University
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Biden indicates plans to cancel Keystone XL pipeline permit on 1st day in office, sources confirm
GUEST: Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
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M...2021-01-1836 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 56 - Combatting Information Warfare with a Resilient SocietyIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen is joined by fellow MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga and Elisabeth Braw, Visiting Fellow at the American Entreprise Institute, to discuss countering information warfare from hostile foreign states with a resilient society.2020-12-2241 minHuman Rights TalksHuman Rights Talks: Digital Townhall -Foreign Interference & COVID19 DisinformationIn this first installment of our series on COVID-19 and disinformation we discussed key actors, themes, and impacts of foreign interference and disinformation in the Canadian context.
- Marcus Kolga (Founder of DisinfoWatch and Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute)
- Camille François (Chief Innovation Officer at Graphika)
- Alice Stollmeyer (Executive Director of Defend Democracy).
- Michael Petrou (Editor-in-Chief of Open Canada) will moderate the discussion.
This event was livestreamed on the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies' Facebook and YouTube pages.
The Canadia...2020-11-181h 06
Unpublished CafeUnpublishedTV: Canada's Military Propaganda ProgramEmma Briant Visiting Research Associate in Human Rights at Bard College
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David J Bercuson Professor of Military and Diplomatic History at University of Calgary
@UCalgary
Marcus Kolga - Senior Fellow at MacDonald Laurier Institute and Founder of Disinfowatch
@kolga @MLInstitute @DisinfoW
Dave Scanlon - Retired Navy Captain and Former Senior Public Affairs Officer
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2020-11-1735 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 49 - Dissecting Russia's Disinformation with Michael Weiss and Marcus KolgaLike other authoritarian regimes, the Russian government has taken full advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to spread disinformation. However, while the crisis may serve as a convenient backdrop for Moscow’s campaigns of disinformation, this is only a small part of a much larger trend.
To make sense of this situation, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga was joined by the Daily Beast’s Editor-at-Large, Michael Weiss. In addition to his role at the Daily Beast, Weiss is also writing a forthcoming book on the history of Russian military intelligence.
Kolga and Weiss discuss the Kremlin’s long-running campaigns of disinformation, partic...2020-06-2235 min
Unpublished CafeThe COVID-19 VirusPUBLISHED: 03/21/2020
The virus originated in China's province of Wuhan around December - the virus was transmitted from animals to human in wild-animal meat market. The first reported death appears in January, and 9 days later its being reported around the world.
In February, deaths are happening outside of China after the WHO declares Covid-19 a global health emergency. The virus is discovered to have been used in a cult ritual.
In March, Covid-19 is declared a pandemic, and Canada reaches a thousand total cases. By March 21st, the amount of Global Cases surpasses three...2020-03-2133 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 38 - Understanding The Rising Tide of Populism with Michael Ignatieff and Marcus KolgaIn the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga was joined by historian, political scientist, former Liberal Party of Canada leader, and the President and Rector of Central European University, Michael Ignatieff. The two discuss the seemingly growing conflict between liberalism and rising populism, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Throughout their wide-ranging discussion, Ignatieff shares his insights on the challenges posed by populist forces, the role of Russian disinformation, the tensions between climate action and resource development, the burgeoning "Wexit" movement, and many more salient and important topics. Ultimately, Ignatieff argues that while there are worrying elements...2019-11-2031 min
Unpublished CafeForeign Affairs in Canada's 2019 ElectionPUBLISHED: 08/18/2019
Today on the Unpublished Cafe podcast: Will Canada’s federal election be won on the international stage? Voters are mere two months away from heading to the ballot box. When the Liberals came to power in 2015, Justin Trudeau pledged “Canada is back” and “Sunny Ways” as a counter to the ten years of Stephen Harper. But the positive words and ambition were somewhat derailed by the 2016 US election which vaulted Donald Trump into the Oval Office. Since then Canada’s foreign policy has been turned upside down by his erratic behavior.
Today on the Unpublished...2019-08-1834 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 25 – NATO’s Role in the Baltics with Marcus Kolga, Col. Ilmar Tamm & Maj. Gen. Andis DilānsIn this episode, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga is joined by Col. Ilmar Tamm of the Estonian National Armed Forces and Maj. Gen. Andis Dilāns of the Latvian National Armed Forces, both also managers of the multi-nation Baltic Defence College.
They begin by introducing the Baltic Defence College, which just celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Founded to help integrate former-Soviet military officials within the Western defence architecture, the College is shared, managed, and financed by the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The three also discuss present security threats facing the Baltics and the importance of NATO Enhanced Forward P...2019-03-0815 min
CONNECT older episodesForeign Interference, What is Love?, and Charles DanielsFOREIGN INTERFERENCE
We talk about foreign interference with Marcus Kolga of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
WHAT IS LOVE?
What is love from a biological point of view? Dr. Helen Fisher enlightens us.
CHARLES DANIELS
We delve into some Calgary history with a little known story of a Calgary man in 1914.2019-02-1536 min
Inside #bcpoliThe Woodford Show w/ Marcus Kolga, Richard Zussman, and Dave EbyOn today's Woodford Show NL News Director Shane Woodford takes a deep dive into Russia's attempts to influence elections and sow discord in the west with Marcus Kolga the author of 'Stemming the Virus' a report into understanding and combating Russian disinformation campaigns. Then Global BC's Richard Zussman sets the stage for today's meeting with Speaker Darryl Plecas and his promise to unveil information about his concerns of wrongdoing at the legislature. Then we hear the rest of the interview with Attorney General Dave Eby from Friday focusing on money laundering.2019-01-2139 min