Host Bob Gatty interviews Chad Lewis, author of 'The Persuasion Game,' to explore the influence-peddling schemes of Rudy Giuliani, Lev Parnas, and Igor Fruman during the Trump administration.
The discussion covers the impact of these schemes on American democracy, the spread of Russian disinformation, and comparisons to authoritarian regimes like Turkey. Global influence peddling was the name of the game.
Chad shares insights from his four-and-a-half-year investigation, revealing connections between Giuliani's clandestine activities and Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. There's a ton of new info that Chad Lewis uncovered and shares with us as he unmasked the corruption that took place.
Tune in to understand the serious implications of these findings on current and future U.S. democratic processes.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
00:09 Trump's Impeachment and Corruption
00:36 Giuliani and Parnas' Influence Schemes
00:57 Impact on American Democracy
01:12 Interview with Chad Lewis Begins
01:27 Global Implications of Trump's Actions
03:33 Putin's Disinformation Campaign
06:42 Media's Role in Disinformation
09:42 Comparisons to Historical Autocracies
10:38 Turkey's Shift to Authoritarianism
14:56 The Persuasion Game Book Insights
25:09 Personal Risks and Repercussions
33:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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