141 – Russia’s GMO Disinformation Campaign




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Summary: <br> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.talkingbiotechpodcast.com%2F141-russias-gmo-disinformation-campaign%2F&amp;via=talkingbiotech" class="twitter-share-button" data-size="large">Tweet</a><br> <a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/141-Dorius-Cover.jpg"></a><br> <br> When social scientists examined messaging in new media around GE crops, a few trends became apparent.  Surprising evidence emerged that showed that the Russian Federation is actively participating in a campaign, here in the USA, to malign GE crops with a goal of influencing public opinion.  In this week’s episode Dr. Shawn Dorius from Iowa State University talks about the recent findings.  He describes a literal propaganda campaign designed for English-speaking countries. The apparent goal is to erode public trust in American agriculture, and influence opinion away from technology that Russia does not have. Hosted by Paul Vincelli (@pvincell).<br> Like the podcast?  Please subscribe and write a review!<br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=68340&amp;refid=stpr"> Stitche</a>r    <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-biotech-podcast/id1006329802">iTunes</a>   <a href="https://player.fm/series/talking-biotech-podcast">Player FM</a>  <a href="https://poddirectory.com/talkingbiotech">Pod Directory</a>  <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Talking-Biotech-Podcast-p794716/">TuneIn</a><br>