#128 Matt Armstrong and Chris Paul on the U.S. Information Agency and Foreign Policy

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">During this episode, previous podcast guests, Dr. Chris Paul and Mr. Matt Armstrong discuss their recent article:</span> <a href= "https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/the-irony-of-misinformation-usia-myths-block-enduring-solutions/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Irony Of Misinformation: USIA Myths Block Enduring Solutions</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. There was productive dialogue related to Cold War-era USG structure and how today’s policy makers can develop foreign policy, public diplomacy, and a talent pipeline relevant for today’s continual competition.</span></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-20"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#20 Chris Paul on the Firehose of Falsehood</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><a href= "https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-49"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#49 Matt Armstrong on the Smith-Mundt Act</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/07/the-irony-of-misinformation-usia-myths-block-enduring-solutions/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Irony Of Misinformation: USIA Myths Block Enduring Solutions</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">by Chris Paul and Matt Armstrong</span></li> </ul> <p><a href= "https://information-professionals.o