On this episode of The I'm Not Dumb But Podcast, we pull back the curtain on a jaw-dropping tale of deception, influence, and financial maneuvers. We take a deep dive into the federal indictment against two RT employees unsealed early September. The Department of Justice charged Kostiantyn Kalashnikov and Elena Afanasyeva with conspiracy to violate the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and conspiracy to commit money laundering. You'll hear about how they allegedly funded a right-wing media company Tenet Media (identified but not named) and tried to spread Russian propaganda through various channels.   

We also touch on the historical context of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the moral dilemmas faced by content creators when big money is on the line. This episode promises a compelling and humorous journey through the dark side of media influence. Who do we trust when it comes to our information?

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