🎙️ In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we discuss the strategic use of character assassination to silence dissent, discredit critics, and manipulate public opinion. Our guest, Sergey A. Samoylenko, expert in reputation politics and founder of the Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP) Research Lab at George Mason University, breaks down the nuts and bolts of character assassination.🔎 Topics Covered:✅ What character assassination really is—and how it shapes politics and public life✅ How fake news fuels reputation destruction✅ What CARP is doing to research and resist reputation warfare✅ Practical tips to recognize and resist smear campaigns in real time🎧 Don’t miss this vital conversation about the hidden tactics used to destroy credibility, distort debate, and distract the public.🔔 Support the Mission:If you value independent media criticism, help us fight disinformation:👍 Like this episode📲 Subscribe to The Disinfo Detox on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📢 Share with colleagues, students, and anyone interested in media literacy and truth📬 For deeper analysis, subscribe to Nolan Higdon’s FREE Substack: ⁠⁠https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/⁠⁠