13 Episodes

  1. Counterculture in the era of Donald Trump with Pat Thomas

    Published: 3/19/2025

  2. The China, Russia and U.S. narrative contest in Southeast Asia with Kean Wong

    Published: 1/2/2025

  3. US Election Proves to be 'World Cup' of Interference with Jed Willard

    Published: 11/8/2024

  4. A Longer View of Russia, Colonialism and the West, with Kyle Wilson

    Published: 10/14/2024

  5. US Blames Russia for Interfering in 2024 Election via RT, Faked News, with Matt Sussex

    Published: 9/28/2024

  6. US Accuses Russian Media Outlet RT of Covert Activity, with Peter Tesch

    Published: 9/20/2024

  7. Dark Shining Moment Episode 6: The Moment That Never Ends

    Published: 4/16/2024

  8. Dark Shining Moment Episode 5: Evil at Scale

    Published: 4/9/2024

  9. Dark Shining Moment Episode 4: Murky World Battle Space

    Published: 4/2/2024

  10. Dark Shining Moment Episode 3: A Shift in Tone

    Published: 3/26/2024

  11. Dark Shining Moment Episode 2: Poor Man's NSA

    Published: 3/19/2024

  12. Dark Shining Moment Episode 1: School of Fish

    Published: 3/12/2024

  13. Dark Shining Moment, Trailer

    Published: 2/28/2024

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It was the moment the 21st Century began in earnest: In 2016, Russia reached out across the internet and interfered with America’s democracy, setting the conditions that helped propel Donald Trump into the White House. Dark Shining Moment tells the story of the first people to detect Russia’s interference - before that pivotal election. It’s a narrative about how information has been used to create a new reality for the public, for democracies and for the world - kicking off the crisis we’re in today. While the first six episodes titled Dark Shining Moment tells the story of how Russia exploited the internet, The Dark Shining Moment Countercast examines some of the promoted narratives coming out of authoritative regimes. Identifying such disinformation is just part of the puzzle. The Countercast will also explore how democracy can thrive in the digital age because, in the information age, narrative doesn't just inform a society--it shapes the questions that people ask.