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Russia’s RT network on the rise as VOA fades
The clash between the Trump administration and Voice of America continues. In March, an executive order was issued to eliminate VOA’s supervising agency. Since then, VOA has been slashed and has cut down operations while also challenging the executive order in court. But as VOA shrinks, Russian news agencies targeting international audiences are growing.
Alexander Vindman: Accountability is key to building back American unity
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman’s new book is titled: “Here, Right Matters: An American Story.” He recently spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman about what it’s been like since he testified against Donald Trump, and the role his family has played in his career path.
Former Amb to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker: ‘This is not a kinder and gentler Taliban’
Ryan Crocker, who spent 40 years in the foreign service and served as US ambassador to Afghanistan under President Barack Obama, discussed Biden’s statement and the US’ role in Afghanistan with The World’s host Carol Hills.
Foreign powers amplified QAnon content to sow discord that led to Jan. 6 Capitol riots, extremism expert says
Mia Bloom, co-author of “Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of QAnon,” speaks with The World’s host Marco Werman about the rise of QAnon, a US-based, conspiracy-fueled movement with international reach.