One Year Anniversary Episode: A Look at Key Disinformation Campaigns of 2023 - Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

Miss Informational with Rebekah Jones

In this one year anniversary episode of Miss Informational, Rebekah Jones and Dr. Cindy Banyai look back at the major stories they covered throughout the year. They discuss disinformation campaigns such as the 'Twitter Files', the Andrew Tate pizza box theory, and the Elon Musk Twitter takeover. They also talk about COVID-19 misinformation, especially around vaccines, and its socio-political implications. They cover shootings in America, conspiracy theories around Titanic and UFOs, and the Andrew Gillum vindication case. The episode closes with an urge for viewers to vote in the upcoming elections and a preview of their next episode focusing on five key disinformation campaigns.

00:24 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration
00:57 Recap of the Year's Biggest Disinformation Campaigns
01:39 The Twitter Files Controversy
02:10 Elon Musk's Misinformation Campaign
05:03 The Andrew Tate Pizza Box Theory
06:03 The Damar Hamlin Died Suddenly Movement
06:58 Florida's Manipulation of COVID-19 Data
11:03 The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment
11:35 The Billionaire Sub and Titanic Misinformation
15:26 The Role of Whistleblowers in Exposing Misinformation
22:00 The Nashville Shooting and Misinformation
24:39 The Return of Alex Jones and Sandy Hook Conspiracy
28:50 Andrew Gillum's Vindication
30:44 Discussing Political Allies and Enemies
31:09 Unveiling the Truth Behind Political Scandals
33:27 Exposing the Dark Side of the Film Industry
37:02 Reflecting on Major Stories and Events
37:23 The Impact of Disinformation and Bullying
38:39 Looking Back at the Year's Achievements
39:49 Preparing for Future Disinformation Campaigns
45:26 The Importance of Political Participation
47:16 The Fight Against Authoritarianism
50:38 The Role of Local Elections in Shaping the Future
52:47 Wrapping Up the Year and Looking Ahead