The Propagandists' Playbook

The Propagandists' Playbook offers a frightening description of how some very bad actors radicalize people of good will into beliefs that are contrary to their own interests and that harm America and democracy. U nderstanding such methods is key to protecting the country and to offering hope to those who might be de-radicalized. -Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist The Propagandists' Playbook brilliantly and empathetically illuminates the interplay between religious communities, political conservatism, hate groups, and technology to explain our contemporary struggle with disinformation and polarization. Informative and grounding, Tripodi's book provides a framework for going beyond quick-fix thinking. This is essential reading for anyone anxious about partisan politics, social media, or information disorder. -danah boyd, author of It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens The Propagandists' Playbook takes readers down the rabbit hole of the conservative media disinformation complex, showing lies are a path to power. This is a vital, meticulously researched warning on the threat posed by conservative media manipulation. -Victor Ray, The University of Iowa Tripodi provides a Rosetta stone for understanding how conservative voters interpret news, legislation and politicians' pronouncements. Through her guidance, much of what's so baffling about contemporary US political discourse becomes disturbingly clear. -Ethan Zuckerman, author of Mistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them The Propagandists' Playbook offers a frightening description of how some very bad actors radicalize people of good will into beliefs that are contrary to their own interests and that harm America and democracy. U?nderstanding such methods is key to protecting the country and to offering hope to those who might be de-radicalized. -Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist -- Craig Newmark The Propagandists' Playbook brilliantly and empathetically illuminates the interplay between religious communities, political conservatism, hate groups, and technology to explain our contemporary struggle with disinformation and polarization. Informative and grounding, Tripodi's book provides a framework for going beyond quick-fix thinking. This is essential reading for anyone anxious about partisan politics, social media, or information disorder. -danah boyd, author of It's Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens -- danah boyd The Propagandists' Playbook takes readers down the rabbit hole of the conservative media disinformation complex, showing lies are a path to power. This is a vital, meticulously researched warning on the threat posed by conservative media manipulation. -Victor Ray, The University of Iowa -- Victor Ray Tripodi provides a Rosetta stone for understanding how conservative voters interpret news, legislation and politicians' pronouncements. Through her guidance, much of what's so baffling about contemporary US political discourse becomes disturbingly clear. -Ethan Zuckerman, author of Mistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them -- Ethan Zuckerman