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Radio Scotland,15 Jun 2026,26 mins

Are we a target in a global disinformation war?

Scotcast

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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like: - Should kids be banned from social media? /sounds/play/m002xg6v - Should we take kids’ phones away? /sounds/play/m002qrmy First Minister John Swinney (pictured) was reportedly targeted by an Israeli firm spreading online disinformation ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election. We talk to the Âé¶¹Éç’s global disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield and ex-SNP MP Stewart McDonald, who authored a report about online smear campaigns targeting Scottish public life. Scotcast is the Âé¶¹Éç’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Martin Geissler. Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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