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Kremlin FileDavid Frum: Democracy TestedOlga and Mo are joined by David Frum, senior editor at The Atlantic and author of "Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy" (HarperCollins, Jan. 2020), to delve into the intricate interplay between American politics and its ramifications on the global stage. Exploring the ripple effects of the current state of affairs, we examine the security challenges facing Ukraine and their implications for Europe and the United States. David Frum at the Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-frum/David Frum on X: @davidfrumWe're always happy to receive suggestions, questions...2024-02-2949 min
Kremlin FileKremlin File meets Gaslit NationKremlin File meets Gaslit Nation!Olga and Mo are joined by journalist, filmmaker, and activist, Andrea Chalupa, who is also the host of the famed podcast, Gaslit Nation. Current affairs in Russia's criminal war against Ukraine, developments in Russia, the U.S. congressional deadlock, and the ridiculous GOP electoral campaign are the issues Olga, Mo, and Andrea intertwine into a free and feisty conversation. Hop over to Gaslit Nation's latest episodes: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcriptsWe welcome quesitons and comments about the episode and any suggestions...2024-02-221h 13
Kremlin FileRuslan Trad: Russia's Black Sea Strategy, Wagner and ImperialismOlga and Mo are joined by Ruslan Trad, a Resident Fellow for Security Research at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), who specialises in Eurasia, Syria, conflicts, hybrid warfare, and mercenary groups. Russia’s war against Ukraine has many facets: the importance of the Black Sea and security in the region, the dark history of the Wagner irregular troops and how they are connected to the Russian Ministry of Defence, and other entities such as the Russian Orthodox Church as well. Join us as we chat with Ruslan about...2023-11-161h 02
Kremlin FileThe New Age of Military Power- Russia & Ukraine- with Jahara 'FRANKY' MatisekOlga & Mo are joined by Lt Col Jahara "FRANKY" Matisek to discuss the increasing and alarming utilization of asymmetric warfare by countries such as Russia, China, and Iran to destabilize Western democracies and key institutions, the transformation of warfare, Russia's disinformation operations, and Ukraine's ongoing counter-offensive.Lt Col Jahara Matisek is a US Air Force Pilot who goes by his callsign “FRANKY” - he has a Ph.D. in political science from Northwestern University and is currently a Military Professor at the US Naval War College. FRANKY has published over 90 articles on strategy, security assi...2023-11-091h 05
La Finanza in Soldoni2023-10– Liberi Oltre- Riflessioni Domenicali con F.Forti e A GeorgievaRegistrazione della Live sul sito di Liberi Oltre le Ilusioni Continua la serie delle riflessioni sull'impatto dei primi 11 mesi di guerra sul mondo occidentale, e non solo. Lo abbiamo visto in campo militare con Mauro Gilli, In tema più politico internazionale con Vittorio Emanuele Parsi, nel campo informativo russo con Monique Camarra.Ora vediamo l'împatto sui mercati finanziari, in campo energetico e generale con i due ospiti amici di Liberi Oltre le Illusioni: Aleksandra Georgieva e Massimo Famularo.Sostieni Liberi Oltre le Illusioni diventando socio:vai su https://www.liberioltreleillusioni.itnella sezione "ASSOCIATI" e...2023-02-0240 min
Silicon CurtainMonique Camarra - Italy's Lurch to the Right, and its Implications for Ukrainian Support in EuropePutin is counting on a loss of cohesion among the Western allies, to help him win the war in Ukraine. Countries that have been particularly targeted to weaken their resolve include Hungary and Italy. The Italian general election that has just concluded was a snap election held after the fall of the Draghi government in July. The results of the general election meant the centre-right coalition led by Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy, a radical-right political party with neo-fascist roots, won an absolute majority of seats in the Italian Parliament. What are the implications for Italy and for Ukraine?
Mo...2023-01-0640 min
Silicon CurtainHow Russia Leverages Division and Crisis to Destroy its Adversaries - Interview with Monique CamarraWe’ve been at war with Russia since at least 2008, but for most of that time were not aware of it. The financial crash of 2008 unleashed a wave of instability and change across thew world, and Russian propagandists started to pour petrol on the flames from the start. Since the troll factories in Russia have sought to leverage divisions within western nations, as well as Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. There has been wave after wave of crisis – growing pains of the 21st century – Georgia, Maidan, Crimea, Donbas, Brexit, Trump, Ukraine. Although Russia did not initiate all these crises...2022-12-301h 06
Kremlin FileBONUS - Eurofile on BrexitEnjoy this week's episode of EUROFILE with our very own Monique Camarra and Scott Lucas for a deep dive on Brexit.Subscribe to EuroFile on Mo's substack: https://camarra.substack.com/ SCOTT LUCAS https://eaworldview.com/Kremlin File Season 3 returning soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-09-281h 28
social studies conneCTionLarissa Babij and Her Eye-Opening Outlook on the War in UkraineIn this special episode, Larissa Babij, a former student of Steve Armstrong, tells her unique experience during the war in Ukraine and details her crucial role in aiding Ukrainian citizens in a time of turmoil and bloodshed. As she plans to return to the country soon, she describes some possible outcomes for Ukraine's future and how we can support Ukrainians from our end of the world.Further Ukraine-related reading:An excellent recent article by American journalist George Packer in The Atlantic: Ukrainians Are Defending the Values Americans Claim to Hold: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/10...2022-09-2652 minKremlin FileBONUS - EuroFile with Rula JebrealKF BONUS DROP - EuroFile with Rula JebrealEnjoy this week's episode of EUROFILE with Monique Camarra and co-host Scott Lucas, who are joined by Rula Jebreal.Rula is a foreign policy analyst, journalist, novelist and screenwriter, who is now a visiting professor at the University of Miami, where she lectures on Propaganda, Persuasion and Genocide. As a journalist, Rula was the first in the history of Italian television to anchor the evening news. She worked for Italy’s La7 and Rai News 24. Rula was also an analyst and journalist on Italian TV 12 years, and we...2022-09-1557 minKremlin FileBONUS - EuroFile with Marley Clements (QANON: Search for Q)KF BONUS DROP - EuroFile with Marley Clements (QANON: Search for Q)Enjoy this week's episode of EUROFILE with Monique Camarra and co-host Scott Lucas, who are joined by Marley Clements to discuss her Vice TV series “QANON: The Search for Q” and Season 2 premiering tonight!Subscribe to EuroFile on Mo's substack: https://camarra.substack.com/ MARLEY CLEMENTS is a documentary filmmaker and political strategist focusing particularly on issues of disinformation and hybrid warfare tactics. She is the co-creator and host of the VICE documentary series QAnon: The Search for Q and the writer/prod...2022-08-2553 minKremlin FileBONUS - EuroFile with Monique Camarra & Scott Lucas (Olga Tokariuk & Alexander Khara)Enjoy this week's episode of EUROFILE with our very own Monique Camarra and her co-host Scott Lucas! Mo and Scott are joined by OLGA TOKARIUK & ALEXANDER KHARA on the ground in Ukraine.Subscribe to EuroFile on Mo's substack: https://camarra.substack.com/ SCOTT LUCAS is an Adjunct Professor with the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin. A specialist in US and British foreign policy, Scott has written and edited 11 books and more than 70 major articles. He has been the Editor of the Journal of American Studies, an Adjunct Professor at Tehran University, and a member o...2022-08-1845 min
Conversation SixMonique Camarra and Benjamin SchmittMonique Camarra and Benjamin Schmitt on the Russians targeting the civilians in Ukraine2022-06-2806 min
The Antidote Podcast#7 Monique Camarra: Capire il Conflitto in UcrainaMonique Camarra è un’analista e ricercatrice sulla guerra cinetica e non cinetica e sulle dinamiche tra autoritarismo e democrazia. Monique è anche docente all’Università di Siena nel dipartimento di Scienze Politiche e co-host del podcast "Kremlin File", dove approfondisce l’ascesa al potere di Putin e la diffusione dell’autoritarismo nell’Europa e nel mondo. *In questo episodio cerchiamo di analizzare e capire le motivazioni storico-filosofiche dell’invasione dell’Ucraina, dell’effetto che la propaganda russa sta avendo sull’Occidente da ormai un decennio, le conseguenze di questo conflitto sull’ordine mondiale.*Quest'episodio è stato registrato in data 3 marzo 2022. Gli...2022-03-071h 33
Dave Troy PresentsThe Roots and Legacy of Fascism with Monique CamarraSEASON 1: OIL, GOLD, CRYPTO & FASCISM: HOW WE GOT HERE AND HOW TO FIX IT
Continuing discussion from November 23 with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Dave talks with Monique Camarra, an instructor at the University of Siena and co-host of the Kremlin File podcast. Dave and Monique have a wide-ranging conversation spanning the origins of Italian fascism, its asthetic roots, and its spread and adoption around the world. They tie the global fascist turn to oil, gas, and carbon fuel interests and to gold and cryptocurrency, and offer ideas for how people worldwide might better subjugate the current fascist...2022-02-201h 24
RADICALIZED: Truth SurvivesPutin’s Fifth Column with Special Guest, Monique Camarra from Kremlin FileMonique Camarra is an information technology analyst and researcher, specializing in kinetic & non-kinetic warfare, authoritarianism, and democracy.
Camarra is also a communications specialist at the University of Siena in Italy. She is the co-host of Kremlin file, with Olga Lautman, a researcher-analyst on Russia, Ukraine, Caucasus, and their effects on US national security and dangers posed to the West.
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Kremlin FileTrailerMeidasTouch presents: KREMLIN FILEHosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House. Featuring interviews with Masha Gessen, Yuri Felshtinsky, Bill Browder, and Craig Unger, Season One dives head first into Putin’s Russia and their ongoing active measures campaign around the world.Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211 Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra @KremlinFile2021-07-083h 17
Kremlin FileTrailer
MeidasTouch presents: KREMLIN FILE
Hosted by renowned researcher Olga Lautman and political activist Monique Camarra, KREMLIN FILE takes audiences on a riveting journey through the rise of Putin and the spread of authoritarianism across the globe and into the Trump White House. Featuring interviews with Masha Gessen, Yuri Felshtinsky, Bill Browder, and Craig Unger, Season One dives head first into Putin’s Russia and their ongoing active measures campaign around the world.
Olga's twitter: @OlgaNYC1211
Mo's twitter: @MoniqueCamarra
@KremlinFile
KremlinFile.com
Meidas Media + bunker crew
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Coffee Talk PoliticsChina: The Project of the CenturyThank you dear listeners! With this special pod on China and its Project of the Century, we’re now at our 50th episode. To help me understand what is happening with China, especially after the release of the Human Rights Watch Report "Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang," I asked Reid Standish, editor of China in Eurasia (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) and my good friend Prof Scott Lucas (EA Worldview) to come on and we hope you'll enjoy the convo about China’s footprint across the world in their effort to gain great power status, which as Reid ha...2021-04-191h 02
Coffee Talk PoliticsPutin's Russia with Mark Galeotti & Jacopo IacoboniGrab a coffee and get really comfortable for this absolutely fascinating account of Putin and his regime.I'm chatting with Prof Mark Galeotti takes us through various aspects of Putin's regime, his thinking and how he conducts his affairs. How do the Russians view him? What are his designs on the West? Spy stories, anecdotes on various key players in Putin's inner circle and much more. Jacopo Iacoboni, investigative journalist at La Stampa, reveals new info on Russian designs and operations in Italy under the Conte 1 & 2 governments.Prof Galeotti is the director of the consultancy firm Mayak Intelligence and his curr...2021-04-091h 10
The CosmopolicastEpisode 3: The CosmopartycastFrom Claire—and now, it’s Wednesday afternoon. The Suez is unblocked. But listen all the same to our Saturday night Cosmopolitan Globalist Partycast, because it is one fine discussion of global shipping and it was a rollicking good Saturday night—by pandemic standards.We marvel at the weirdness of China’s recent diplomatic self-sabotage. We drink. We ask what Macron’s thinking about Russia. We wonder just who actually believes it. Does he? We gossip about Germany. We gossip about the Atlantic Council. We wander around looking for popcorn. We ask if the United States is...2021-03-3152 min
The CosmopolicastEpisode 1: The CosmopolicastFrom Claire—I know. You’ve been waiting for the Cosmopolitan Globalists’ reading list. It’s late. You’re impatient. You keep checking your mail, over and over—but nothing shows up. “What could be wrong?” you wonder. “I do hope they’re not all dead.” Not to worry. We’ll get to it. But today, we have something even better for you. Over the weekend, Monique Camarra—our Cosmopolitan Globalist in Siena and ace podcaster—recorded the inaugural episode of the Cosmopolicast. We figured it would be incomprehensible if all 68 of us were on at the same time, so in this...2021-03-1648 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsThe Capitol Assault with Dave TroyGrab a coffee or get on those trainers!This is an absolutely fascinating look at the attack on the Capitol, the key players now being investigated and their possible motivations. Dave Troy is a network analyst and disinformation specialist and has been carrying out investigations on the Trump White House for some time and has also been active in digging into the assault on the Capitol.Today’s episode builds on the past chats with Prof Anne Nelson, Dr Emma Briant and Brent Allpress. Finding a way to talk about the Capitol ass...2021-03-1244 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsBlinken on the ground- Pt2- Russia & ChinaGrab a coffee or get those trainers onI absolutely love having Prof Scott Lucas from EA Worldview & Deep Dive Politics- World Unfiltered- on the pod. What’s on for today?Secretary of State Anthony Blinken gave a speech on the direction and objectives of American foreign policy and Scott and I look to see how this could possibly play out on the ground.Our discussion is divided into two parts. Part 1 Scott provides an overall mapping of the foreign policy document at first and then looks at possible avenues of action on the ground...2021-03-0626 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsBlinken on the Ground Pt 1- Chat with Prof Scott LucasGrab a coffee or get those trainers on!I absolutely love having Prof Scott Lucas from EA Worldview & Deep Dive Politics- World Unfiltered- on the pod. What’s on for today?Secretary of State Anthony Blinken gave a speech on the direction and objectives of US foreign policy, and Scott and I look to see how this could possibly play out on the ground.Our discussion is divided into two parts. Part 1 Scott provides an overall mapping of the document at first and then looks at possible avenues of action in terms of Iran and the...2021-03-0533 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsRenewing Europe- MEP in't VeldPassion for Europe and a clear way forward…MEP Sophie in’t Veld of the Democrats 66 Party (Renew Europe Group) has been a vocal and passionate advocate for a variety of causes, including a more prominent role for the EU Parliament. The European Union is at a crossroads: both the pandemic and the final closing of the Brexit ordeal marks the moment for a push towards renewal and advancement of the EU, taking on its role in the world as a geo-political force. MEP in’t Veld has some ideas on improving the status quo in...2021-02-2747 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsTrump & Strongmen- Prof Ben-GhiatTrump & Strongmen2016: “I could shoot someone on 5th Avenue and I wouldn’t lose one vote.”While we laughed at these words, Prof Ruth Ben-Ghiat began to see similarities with the Strongmen of history: Mussolini and Berlusconi.Listen in on my chat with Prof Ruth Ben-Ghiat on her fabulous book, 'Strongmen: How they rise, How they succeed, How they fail.' Based on her studies spanning 100 years authoritarianism around the world and Italian Fascism & propaganda, Prof Ben-Ghiat could see the signs of authoritarianism in Trump. While we all thought he would become 'presidential', she was warning...2021-02-2342 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsPutin-Trump-Navalny with Olga LautmanSuper intriguing episode…0lga Lautman is an expert on Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe.In her investigations she has documented the long-standing relationship between Trump and Putin & his oligarchs and in this episode gives us further information on Putin’s objectives and tactics that he has been using for years in the States and the EU.We also touch on the Navalny affair and life in Russia today, which underpins the state of malaise and protests across the country: Covid, an economic downturn and stagnation are the triggers for sustained demonstrations. What does...2021-02-2051 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsChat with Pierpaolo- Impeachment!Grab a coffee! It's time to relax with my chat with Pierpaolo from Chicago.Who is Pierpaolo…you may ask?For those of you who are new to CTP, Pierpaolo has been active in politics in 2 continents: in Italy and in the States. He’s a staunch supporter of progressive politics and policies and was fundamental in keeping me sane throughout the Trump presidency and is a regular guest here on CTP.In this episode…We hash out Trump’s 2nd Impeachment Trial, and some of the consequences of not having c...2021-02-1939 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E22 Interview with RDI's Uriel EpshteinWhat a fabulous chat with Renew Democracy Initiative's executive director, Uriel Epshtein! Since 2017, RDI has been active in promoting liberal democracy and its ideals through a variety of events and information campaigns. So go take a look and remember that this is another part of our on-going series: the Tools of Democracy. In this episode Uriel and I talk about the tenets of democracy, the threats that we're dealing with and some suggestions on how to face the fact that our societies are now riven by polarisation, tribalism and the need for more cooperation at h...2021-02-1043 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E21 Interview with Marco Cappato: The Tools of DemocracyGrab a coffee! Time to take notes!I'm thrilled to be talking with Marco Cappato, Director of the Luca Coscioni Association, on the basics of democracy, the tools that are available to us, and his views on a number of other issues, including how we should be facing future challenges through an international effort. Check out the Luca Coscioni Association website for more information on the battles Marco and his team are carrying forward, And have a look at EUMANS, the European citizens' movement for sustainability and democracy launched by Marco. ...2021-02-0445 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E20 Interview with MP Alyn Smith- The Future of ScotlandGrab a coffee!Getting into the Indy Ref with MP Alyn Smith! Why is the SNP leading in the polls? What does the a second indy ref mean for Scotland and its place in the world? Also, the origins of Brexit, good governance, his experience as an EU MEP, and the future challenges of climate chaos. An absolutely riveting chat!For some background information on MP Alyn and the issues surrounding independence for Scotland, have a look at CTP Notes on SubstackMany thanks to Davide Cortese, CTP's senior researcher a...2021-01-2945 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E19 Prof Daniele Albertazzi: Is populism here to stay?Grab a coffee! It's time to talk about the populist wave with Prof Daniele Albertazzi at the University of Birmingham, director of the Populism in Action Project. We'll be covering it all: what distinguishes populist parties from mainstream parties, how do populists attract voters, and why are mainstream parties losing ground. Is populism really here to stay?Many thanks to Davide Cortese, senior researcher,. Many thanks to Bensound for the musical accompaniment.Feel free to subscribe to CTP Notes on Substack : Is populism here to stay? Leave a comment on Twitter @MoniqueCamarra, DM...2021-01-2257 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E18 Brent Allpress- Investigating the CoupHold on to your seats! I'm chatting with Brent Allpress about his past investigations for the doc 'People You May Know' and his current investigations into the post-election period to the Jan 6 insurrection. Who was involved? And who was involved behind the scenes? Absolutely incredible!Revealing information on the Council for National Policy and its impact on key moments of the Trump Presidency right up to Jan 6th. and a look at some new findings from the murky world of the influence industry. You'll find some background info into today pod at CTP...2021-01-1859 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E17 Dr Emma Briant and the Global Influence IndustryGrab a coffee and get ready as I take the deep dive with Dr Emma Briant into the dark world of the global influence industry. Are we doing enough to address the power of the industry? What is its impact? Dr Briant has been investigating the network of companies that make up the influence industry since well before the Cambridge Analytica scandal and continues to dig into its reach today. Her work and testimony has been fundamental to investigations in the US and the UK and formed the basis of the...2021-01-1357 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E16 From Chicago Pierpaolo: Insurrection & FalloutGrab a coffee and let's welcome Pierpaolo back on the pod. Listen in as we unpack what is on everyone's mind: what it an organised attempted coup? What will be the consequences? We'll also be looking at the articles of impeachment and what they refer to. What evidence can Congress bring to the case?Thanks to Davide Cortese, senior researcher, for all his help and forensic analysis.Thanks to Bensound for the show music. Please subscribe to our CTP Notes: you'll find extra info on the issues...2021-01-1039 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E15 Scott Lucas: Attempted Coup and EU-UK DealGrab a coffee! This is a hot episode in conversation with Prof Scott Lucas as we take the deep dive into the events in Washington DC, the Attempted Coup, fallout and reflections on the new EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Lots to chew on here. Don't forget to check out Prof Lucas's EA Worldview on all the latest about international affairs. NEW: CTP Notes! please subscribe to the new notes on the podcast for extra information on the podcast topics. It's free and informative..https://moniquecamarra.substack.com/Cheers f...2021-01-0847 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E14 Interview with Prof Scott Lucas: Brexit, Foreign Policy Hotspots, TrumpGrab a coffee and listen in to a super-packed episode with Prof Scott Lucas (Uni Birmingham, EA Worldview) as we chat about Brexit, future challenges and hotspots, and we even threw in Trump's failures in domestic and foreign policy because we were having so much fun. What should the US and EU do in terms of the challenges posed by Putin, Erdogan and Xi? What's going on inside Iran? What has Trump left behind as he leaves the White House? Many thanks to Davide Cortese for all the research he brought to this ep...2020-12-161h 08
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E13 Interview with Lia QuartapelleGrab a coffee and listen in as the Hon Lia Quartapelle and I chat about the fight for free and fair elections in Belarus, her views on Trump's White House, future challenges in foreign policy, the EU Magnitsky Act and regaining trust in politics. Hon Quartapelle is an MP in the Chamber of Deputies in Italy where she represents her party on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and she is also active in at the European Commission on various committees dedicated to foreign policy and human rights.Senior Researcher: Davide CorteseWe'd love to hear f...2020-12-1143 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E12 Interview with Anne Nelson: Shadow NetworkGrab a coffee and get ready for an in-depth look at the radical right with Professor Anne Nelson as we talk about her investigative work, Shadow Network: Media, Money and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. If you know nothing about this, you should; it's a world that is rarely talked about publically and the Shadow Network wants to keep it that way. We also touch on: Trump's administration, the Covid crisis, the new Biden administration, Anne's up-coming projects and a little surprise.Make sure you see, 'People You May K...2020-12-0946 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E11 Interview with Giulia Pastorella: Cybersecurity and PoliticsGrab a coffee! Forbes put her on the list of the 30 most influential Italians and find out why.My special guest today is Giulia Pastorella, cybersecurity expert, politician and so much more and listen in to her Brexit experience, learn about the various issues and debates in the big tech world as well as some tips about how we can be active participants in politics.We could have talked for hours! There are so many issues to expand on. For now, Giulia has given us food for thought and insights. Questions, suggestions, comments: co...2020-12-0437 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E10 Chat with Pierpaolo from ChicagoGrab a coffee and relax! We're catching up with Pierpaolo on the new Biden Administration, the election results, legal battles and Trump's coup attempt and the question of Trump pardoning himself. Next week, our fabulous guest will be: Giulia Pastorella, cybersecurity and data, big tech expert, politician, mountaineer and marathoner. Please see the show notes for an extensive bibliography and for notes on the initial stats on the Biden coalition and the make up of Trump voters. We couldn't go into exhaustive detail, but the notes will give you more info. Please read Amy...2020-11-2932 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E9 Italy's Populism - An interview with Jacopo IacoboniGrab a coffee and enjoy! Unpacking Italian populism with the foremost expert on the 5 Stars and author of 'The Experiment' and 'The Execution':journalist Jacopo Iacoboni. Who are the 5 Stars, Lega and PM Conte? Mr Iacoboni takes us through the back streets of these political parties, who their strange bedfellows are on an international scale, and what is happening now, especially with the election of Joe Biden as President of the US. If you're in the dark on them, their origins and reach have a listen! Revealing andecdotes, documentation and analysis.: simply eye-opening.The...2020-11-2148 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E7 The Kingdom of VotesGrab a coffee! For years, the Christian Nationalist along with industrial interests have sought to influence American politics. They found their window of opportunity with Trump. I take you through the CNP and the Dominionists and their aims, their goal: to establish a theocracy in the United States. As the election is upon us, this may be 'enlightening.'Many thanks to the seminal work done by Dr Kriel, Anne Nelson, and Brent Allpress and so many others to bring this to our knowledge. The merits are theirs. Subscribe at...2020-10-3148 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E6 From Chicago with Pierpaolo: Election JittersGrab a coffee! Pierpaolo and I are hashing out pre-election stats and info. We're covering Covid and most importantly the Biden and Trump campaigns in this finishing stretch. There's so much at stake and liitle time left. Many thanks to Bensound: get your downloadable royalty free music from Bensound. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-10-2945 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E5 From Chicago with PierpaoloGrab a coffee and relax! A fun chat with Pierpaolo from Chicago., who is keeping us up to date on the latest election news there. We hash out Trump's latest absurdities, the up-coming Presidential debate, Trump's disasterous handling of the Covid crisis and much more. Pierpaolo also tells us about going to vote for the first time! Check out the show notes for references to the books we've mentioned during the episode. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-10-2145 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E4 A Changed MindGrab a coffee and relax! How difficult is it for us to break away from our own preconceived ideas and convictions? Listen in for the story of Alison and Don and how they changed their minds. Stories of great courage and heart. I hope they touch you as they did me. If you would like to read the full text of their stories, please check out the show notes where you'll find the links to the articles. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-10-2026 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E3 Protect the VoteGrab a coffee and relax! The long voter lines in Georgia were shocking. But if you've been paying attention, voter suppression has been in the works for quite some time. Listen in to find out about direct and indirect voter suppression and what Trump is doing to suppress the vote: dark ads, targeted racial ads, and much more. In the last bit, I'll be touching on what you can do to prepare for Nov. 3rd: what to do should there be a coup.Just in: Texas Judge reversed Governor’s effort to decrease drop off boxes: the...2020-10-1440 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsS2 E1 Too Much DramaSeason 2 is off and running! Grab a coffee and relax!Covid has hit the White House and while most are taken with the details of Trump's TV reality Presidency and condition, I'll be looking at what is real and what we need to keep our eye on: his criminal handling of the pandemic, his tax return data and what message he was sending out during the TV Debate with Biden.Are you tired of Trump's drama and setting the agenda? I am and I'll tell you why.*Errata Corrige: Fred Guttenberg's article was published...2020-10-0641 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 8 Season 1 Finale Turning PointGrab a coffee! It's time to wrap up Season 1: I'll be reviewing a bit of what I touched on in Season 1, but also talk about what has been revealed this week by Woodward and Eban and the latest up-date on Belarus. A special message to all those celebrating Rosh Hashana at this turning point in our shared human history.A little tribute in the beginning to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and her life work dedicated to gender rights. Tune in for the start of Season Two, which will begin in the first week of October w...2020-09-1939 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 7 Part 2: Blind RageGrab a coffee! I'll be giving you an up-date Belarus and the fight for democracy there. I'll touch on some exciting research on the efficacy of peaceful protest as set out by Erica Chenoweth. Then keep listening because we'll continue our journey into the far-right militia groups and white power groups and the threat they pose to American security. To end, my reflections on the communication strategies of the Trump White House: seems like they're similiar to the Leninist and Surkov tactics and strategies. Many thanks to the 3.5% group that open the door to Chenoweith's research!C...2020-09-1047 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 7 Part 1: Blind RageGrab a coffee! This is a doozer. Blind Rage is the first part of a 2-part series that takes you into the world of the far-right extremists vigilante and militias in the US and around the world based on a wide range of sources. What ideology is at the base of their world-wide movement, which has jumped from the internet to the real world? I'll also be giving you an up-date on the protests in Belarus right at the beginning. The bibliography is now available. Thanks for all your comments and questions and if you ha...2020-09-0455 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod Letter to American Brothers and SistersGrab a coffee! Have you ever had something you've wanted to get off your chest? Today's flash pod is a little unusual. Given the state of the American elections thus far and the repercussions these elections could have, I send this heartfelt message to my American brothers and sisters. At the end, something a little special from Italy.In the works: comparing the DNC and RNC Convention messages, Who is Steve Bannon, and the Genesis and tactics of Russian disinformation warfare. A warm thank you to all listeners who are sending in their comments and q...2020-08-2617 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod Belarus in the makingGrab a coffee and relax! I'll be looking at the latest developments in Belarus and the question is: will it transition to democracy; is this a democratic breakthrough as Michael McFaul would say? Or will Russia intervene to give Lukashenko a helping hand. What is the role of EU and the US in this scenario? It's an exciting moment for the citizens of Belarus. The situation on the ground is certainly fluid and I'll be keeping you up-to-date on what's happening.The bibliography will be available shortly.If you would like to drop me...2020-08-2023 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 6 Lie, Cheat and StealGrab a coffee! Sit tight as we run through events in Belarus, Russia and the US. Will a new democratic state emerge from the protests in Belarus? A glance at the Russian vaccine and a short intro to one of the world's most egnimatic leaders, as well as Trump's gaming the mail-in ballot issue. We'll finish with a breath of fresh air: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's VP pick. Up-date: Today- Trump is still going on about mail-in voting; please remember that both he and the First Lady will be voting by mail. Lots to get through, so ha...2020-08-1746 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod: Join the Resistance! Buckle Up!Buckle up everyone! It's time to join the Resistance. Listen in on this special Flash Pod that I have dedicated to my sister: the Trump campaign is in trouble for various reasons, so find out what those are, what we Trump resisters can be do to push forward and what we should be keeping our eye on. Keep safe...wear your mask! Cheers! Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-08-0345 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 5 Part 3: Is this Real QAnonGrab a coffee because you'll need one as I take you through the world of QAnon, explain who they are, what they believe and how they have moved in the mainstream, and what effects they have on society. We seem to be surrounded by disinformation and conspiracy theories: what can we do?Please check out the show notes for information on the sources I have consulted; it is by no means a complete list and if you would like more information, please reach out.UP-DATE: Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account has been...2020-07-2840 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod From Russia with LoveGrab a coffee and relax! Today's focus is a short up-date on what's happening in Portland and the Wall of Moms groups that have stepped in to protect the protestors and I'll be looking at the devastating Russia Report released yesterday by the Intelligence and Security Committe of Parliament in the UK. Has the UK become Putin's next best friend? Did the Russians tamper with the EU Referendum in 2016. Listen in as I get through the findings of the Russia Report.I'm watching footage from Portland right now and it looks like a war zone...they're gassing...2020-07-2224 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod Mo's Clips of the WeekGrab a coffee and relax! Listen in to my top 5 picks of video and audio clips from the news and politics this week. It's been shocking, frustrating, inspirational and much more. I haven't included clips from the protests in Russia and Eastern Russia, but I'm keeping my eye on them as they unfold. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-07-1926 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 5 Part 2: Is this real?Grab a coffe and relax! Today's episode takes you back to the counter-culture of the 60s and its impact on our concept of reality today. Our world full of disinformation, distortion and manipulation started way back then, so it's not surprise that we are unable today to see reality. Can we peddle back to some sense of reality? Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-07-1630 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 5 Part 1: Is this real?Grab a coffee and relax as I delve into the world of conspiracy theories. This is the first part of a 3-part series. In part 1, I'll be taking a look at some of the oldest conspiracy theories, the Satanic Blood Rituals, the difference between believing and knowing, and begin to trace propanda and conspiracy theories in our past and everyday lives. Incredible!Errata Corrige: 25% believe Michelle Obama is a man. (20:05) Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-07-0824 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod Down to the PubGrab a coffee and relax! I'll be looking at the theme of leadership in the UK. How does Boris Johnson compare with Nicola Sturgeon or Jacinda Ardern? Polpulism at the helm during a crisis...yikes! Up-date: Sleeping Giants campaign now has 900 companies on board to pull ads from FB. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-07-0423 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 4 What? You voted for Trump?Grab a coffee and relax as we look at who exactly voted for Trump and why. There may be some surprises. Hear their own explanations and what the experts say about them. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-07-0221 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod The Bromance ContinuesGrab a coffee and relax as I start with the news on the Sleeping Giants campaign getting advertisers like Coca Cola to pull or pause their ads on FB. But the main focus is on the shocking news as revealed in the NYT about how Russia is paying Taleban forces in Afghanistan to kill US and NATO servicemen and servicewomen. Listen to the reactions from top Dems and Republican Never Trumpers. Since publication, Target, Microsoft,Ford, HP, Adidas, Clorox, Reebok, ConAgra Brands, and Edgewell Personal Care have pulled their ads from FB in support of #StopHate4Profit. Ke...2020-06-2929 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsEp 3 “What Fresh Hell is This”Grab a coffee and relax! Is democracy in decline? What exactly is populism and how different is it to democracy? Tune into Ep 3 to find out why Trump is the Populist President and why it could turn authoritarian. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-06-2530 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod: What's with the Mask?Grab a coffee and have a listen! On today's flash pod, I'll be talking about masks...why is this a thing? Are you masked or maskless...it's a the new poltical divide. What are the populists saying...and what do you think? Questions-comments-suggestions: coffeetalkpolitics@gmail.com Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-06-2415 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsFlash Pod Tik Tok Your Time is Up!Grab a coffee and have a listen to this Sunday Special episode on the Trump Rally debacle...Tik Tok Your Time is Up! Find out how the K Pop Stans and Alt Tik Tok users managed to throw a gargantuan wrench in Trump's first campaign rally in Tulsa Oklahoma. Something new is happening...new counter-measures to data mining efforts. Enjoy!errata corrige: the number at Trump Rally was confirmed by the Fire Marshal. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-06-2111 min
Coffee Talk PoliticsWelcome to Coffee Talk Politics TrailerWhat a time to be alive...grab a coffee and listen in to the trailer for Coffee Time Politics Trailer. Find out what it's all about: politics across two continents, connected by events. Subscribe at moniquecamarra.substack.com2020-06-1102 min