Corruption Unmasked: Giuliani, Trump, and Global Influence Peddling

Host Bob Gatty interviews Chad Lewis, author of 'The Persuasion Game,' to explore the influence-peddling schemes of Rudy Giuliani, Lev Parnas, and Igor Fruman during the Trump administration. The discussion covers the impact of these schemes on American democracy, the spread of Russian disinformation, and comparisons to authoritarian regimes like Turkey. Global influence peddling was the name of the game.Chad shares insights from his four-and-a-half-year investigation, revealing connections between Giuliani's clandestine activities and Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. There's a ton of new info that Chad Lewis uncovered and shares with us as he unmasked the corruption that took place.Tune in to understand the serious implications of these findings on current and future U.S. democratic processes.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:09 Trump's Impeachment and Corruption00:36 Giuliani and Parnas' Influence Schemes00:57 Impact on American Democracy01:12 Interview with Chad Lewis Begins01:27 Global Implications of Trump's Actions03:33 Putin's Disinformation Campaign06:42 Media's Role in Disinformation09:42 Comparisons to Historical Autocracies10:38 Turkey's Shift to Authoritarianism14:56 The Persuasion Game Book Insights25:09 Personal Risks and Repercussions33:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts