Conversations on Groong - May 10, 2026
Hovhannes Ishkhanyan and Nare Navasardyan discuss the growing role of the EU, fact-checking networks, and counter-disinformation programs in Armenia’s 2026 election environment. The conversation examines claims of foreign interference, the use of “hybrid threats” and “disinformation” labels against domestic dissent, and the political bias of Armenia’s fact-checking ecosystem. The guests also share personal experiences with lawsuits, public confrontation, protest, and censorship, raising broader questions about free speech, election fairness, and the management of Armenia’s information space.
Topics:
EU role in Armenia’s elections
Fact-checkers and political bias
Dissent labeled as disinformation
Lawsuits, pressure, and intimidation
Censorship and social media control
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Episode 543 | Recorded: May 7, 2026
SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/543
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