In Information Wars, Richard Stengel takes us inside his experience as the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, tasked with countering the powerful disinformation campaigns led by adversaries like ISIS and Russia. This episode dives into Stengel’s front-line encounters with the evolving tactics of digital misinformation used to manipulate public perception, disrupt societies, and challenge democratic ideals. From ISIS’s decentralized social media propaganda to Russia's state-backed campaigns, including interference in the 2016 U.S. election, Stengel details the obstacles faced by the U.S. in adapting to these fast-paced digital threats. He reflects on the complex fight against bots, trolls, and fake news, highlighting the importance of quick, credible responses to win back control of narratives. Stengel also offers his perspective on future steps, advocating for stronger media literacy and coordinated international responses to protect truth in the digital age.