Episode Details

This episode explores the full spectrum of foreign electoral interference — from ancient Roman propaganda to modern Iranian botnets targeting Israeli voters. We break down the three key questions: how long this practice has been around, the quieter methods beyond social media manipulation, and whether any foreign involvement in elections crosses an inherent ethical line. With examples ranging from CIA operations in Cold War Italy to China's Belt and Road economic leverage, we examine why destabilization has become a cheaper, more common goal than outright candidate victory.