Dr Emma L Briant
@emma-briant.co.uk
Propaganda Expert; Visiting Prof @notredame.bsky.social; Fellow Bard College; Associate Cambridge; Owner Maven of Persuasion LLC; Snr Researcher Oscar-shortlisted The Great Hack on #CambridgeAnalytica. 🐕 https://emma-briant.co.uk & signal: Emmalbriant.44
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Dr Emma L Briant
@emma-briant.co.uk
· Nov 11
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Hi everyone! Welcome if you just joined my feed 👋 I thought I'd just introduce myself. I am Dr. Emma L. Briant, a leading academic expert on information warfare and propaganda in a surveillance age. My work was central in exposing #CambridgeAnalytica and I hope to be your guide through this crazy...
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Good piece by @desmog.com on the Telegraph’s record of having to issue ‘corrections’ on its stories about climate change (and yes, there’s some quotes from me) www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Good piece by @desmog.com on the Telegraph’s record of having to issue ‘corrections’ on its stories about climate change (and yes, there’s some quotes from me) www.desmog.com/2025/11/10/t...
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Here's Why Donald Trump's Bid To Sue The BBC For $1 Billion May Already Be Doomed
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/heres-...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/heres-...
Here's Why Donald Trump's Bid To Sue The BBC For $1 Billion May Already Be Doomed
The US president has given the corporation until Friday night to respond to his legal threat.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Here's Why Donald Trump's Bid To Sue The BBC For $1 Billion May Already Be Doomed
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/heres-...
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/heres-...
They can start with their migration and Brexit coverage.
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
They can start with their migration and Brexit coverage.
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Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Well, this is quite a serious allegation. I do hope the BBC shows true impartiality and investigate whether or not some of its Board members are systemically biased. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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It’s really kind of weird to have a putative constitutional democracy that specifically bans the exact thing the President is doing right now—the facts are not in dispute—and just be like, “whelp, guess it can’t be enforced!”
The Emoluments Clauses, Explained
The framers wanted to insulate the president and federal officials from corrupting influences, but a new law is needed to ensure effective enforcement.
www.brennancenter.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
It’s really kind of weird to have a putative constitutional democracy that specifically bans the exact thing the President is doing right now—the facts are not in dispute—and just be like, “whelp, guess it can’t be enforced!”
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Let’s be clear: this is class warfare.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened.
This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Let’s be clear: this is class warfare.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
Tens of thousands of working-class Americans are going to die because of this “deal.”
Real people. Real deaths. For another tax break for the rich.
Those who voted for it — Republicans and Democrats — are on the side the 1%, fighting against the rest of us.
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We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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Only right wing people are real. And that has always been true. Even the union members and activists were right wing, because they were in the olden days. In black and white and flat caps. The wokes don’t want you to know that. Of course. It makes sense now.
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Only right wing people are real. And that has always been true. Even the union members and activists were right wing, because they were in the olden days. In black and white and flat caps. The wokes don’t want you to know that. Of course. It makes sense now.
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Would the BBC stand up to a Farage government?
Peter York's Culture Wars House Party podcast talks with @tommills.bsky.social Dr Tom Mills about the state of British media — press ownership, BBC independence, and what happens when funding cuts “smash morale.”
🎧 podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...
Peter York's Culture Wars House Party podcast talks with @tommills.bsky.social Dr Tom Mills about the state of British media — press ownership, BBC independence, and what happens when funding cuts “smash morale.”
🎧 podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Would the BBC stand up to a Farage government?
Peter York's Culture Wars House Party podcast talks with @tommills.bsky.social Dr Tom Mills about the state of British media — press ownership, BBC independence, and what happens when funding cuts “smash morale.”
🎧 podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...
Peter York's Culture Wars House Party podcast talks with @tommills.bsky.social Dr Tom Mills about the state of British media — press ownership, BBC independence, and what happens when funding cuts “smash morale.”
🎧 podfollow.com/peter-yorks-...
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FT Editorial on the BBC - The broadcaster has made errors, but its board has failed to defend it www.ft.com/content/406e...
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
FT Editorial on the BBC - The broadcaster has made errors, but its board has failed to defend it www.ft.com/content/406e...
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A deeply moving piece.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong
The long read: I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:40 AM
A deeply moving piece.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
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Notice: “work sucks” when directed at men means that we need better working conditions and higher pay. “Work sucks” when directed at women means that they should drop out and have babies.
November 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Notice: “work sucks” when directed at men means that we need better working conditions and higher pay. “Work sucks” when directed at women means that they should drop out and have babies.
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As I’ve seen this confused a few times, please note that Robin Gibb was a much-beloved member of the Bee Gees, whilst Robbie Gibb is the BBC board member who also, totally coincidentally, was editorial adviser in the set-up of GB News.
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
As I’ve seen this confused a few times, please note that Robin Gibb was a much-beloved member of the Bee Gees, whilst Robbie Gibb is the BBC board member who also, totally coincidentally, was editorial adviser in the set-up of GB News.
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
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The BBC better start fighting back.
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The BBC better start fighting back.
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Trump is literally shaking down the British public.
"Trump's legal team has written to the BBC, giving them until Friday to apologise and "appropriately compensate" him"
"Trump's legal team has written to the BBC, giving them until Friday to apologise and "appropriately compensate" him"
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Trump is literally shaking down the British public.
"Trump's legal team has written to the BBC, giving them until Friday to apologise and "appropriately compensate" him"
"Trump's legal team has written to the BBC, giving them until Friday to apologise and "appropriately compensate" him"
This. The BBC brought this on themselves by being so cowed.
This threatened law suit is ridiculous. But very irritating that the BBC put itself in such a vulnerable position and will now have to spend so much energy and attention defending itself,
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
Outgoing BBC director general to address staff after Trump threatens to sue for $1bn
Trump says he will file legal action by Friday if the BBC does not apologise and
www.bbc.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This. The BBC brought this on themselves by being so cowed.
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this is literally never not accurate
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
this is literally never not accurate
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November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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I reckon a reasonable test of someone’s patriotism might be if they want to see the end of an historic national institution that is trusted and respected worldwide because they don’t like everything that institution does.
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I reckon a reasonable test of someone’s patriotism might be if they want to see the end of an historic national institution that is trusted and respected worldwide because they don’t like everything that institution does.
Mary Shelley, without question
You can only pick one. I’m sorry.
Jane Austen or Mary Shelley
Jane Austen or Mary Shelley
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Mary Shelley, without question
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In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
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In his 2019 memoir, Bob Iger — then ABC’s entertainment president — confessed that he might have been wrong to press David to reveal the killer’s identity. (Iger also gets his timeline mixed up — the move to Saturday nights happened several months prior to the reveal.) #TwinPeaks
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In his 2019 memoir, Bob Iger — then ABC’s entertainment president — confessed that he might have been wrong to press David to reveal the killer’s identity. (Iger also gets his timeline mixed up — the move to Saturday nights happened several months prior to the reveal.) #TwinPeaks
My Australian friends will find this interesting - Democracy Index mckinnon.co/index/dashbo...
McKinnon Index Dashboard
mckinnon.co
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
My Australian friends will find this interesting - Democracy Index mckinnon.co/index/dashbo...
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She’s not wrong.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
She’s not wrong.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.
When we’re born, we have about 300 bones, but over time, we end up with just 206, because many fuse together as we grow.
And here’s a fun fact: Bone is a living tissue that constantly renews itself. Your skeleton is completely new about every 7-10 years.