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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

Chapter 1: The Zone

from Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan · host IRONCLAD

When Frances Haugen worked on Facebook’s counter-espionage team, she uncovered massive PSYOP operations intended to spark violent uprisings. In this chapter, we hear Frances’ story, learn how troll farmers in Russia have evolved, and author Gregg Hurwitz uncovers the methods they use to try to destroy America from within. Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan is an IRONCLAD Original. Go to ⁠https://thisisironclad.com/⁠ to learn how IRONCLAD can help elevate your brand Chapters: (00:52)The Murder of a College Professor (05:13) Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen Speaks Out (09:15) The Birth of Unrestricted Warfare (10:40) Lessons From ‘The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street’ (15:42) Vladislav Surkov and a New Approach to PSYOPs (24:50) Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Rise of the Internet Research Agency (29:51) Uncovering PSYOPs on Facebook (42:57) A PSYOP Unfolds in Real Time (47:59) The Algorithm Effect Sponsors: SBIR Advisors: If you’re serious about selling to the military, visit ⁠https://www.sbiradvisors.com⁠ Mention PSYOP and get your first month free. MAREK HEALTH: Take control of your health today! Head to ⁠http://marekhealth.com⁠ and use code PSYOP for 10% off at checkout. GHOSTBED Take an extra 15% off sitewide with code PSYOP and that’s on top of their already amazing prices. Visit ⁠https://www.ghostbed.com/PSYOP⁠ and use code PSYOP at checkout for this exclusive offer. Terms and conditions may apply, see site for details. SPARTAN FORGE: Go to ⁠http://spartanforge.ai/PSYO⁠P and use code “PSYOP” to save 40% on an annual subscription (Discount automatically applied at checkout.)

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