The Josh Boone Show
Raw, long-form conversations with world-class entrepreneurs and undiscovered thinkers on purpose, society, and the nature of reality.
Over 2 to 4 hours, we dive into their entrepreneurial journey, adversity, mental health struggles, self-development, and how it shaped their worldview and sense of purpose.
The Josh Boone Show
#19: Sam McNerney – Ukraine, Russian Propaganda & Information Warfare
Today Josh speaks with Sam McNerney on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Some of the topics we dive into are:
- The geopolitical reactions and support of Ukraine.
- Putin’s mental health and motivations behind the invasion.
- Russia's political and economic future.
- The prospects of WW3.
- How Russia and Ukraine are both using propaganda as part of information warfare.
- The differences between Russian and American oligarchs.
- And much more.
Sam McNerney is an applied behavioral scientist, market researcher, and brand strategist based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with brands such as Walmart, Procter & Gamble, and CitiBank.
As a writer, he has interviewed business and academic leaders including Arianna Huffington, Andrew Yang, Jonathan Haidt, and Charles Murray – and his essays have been featured in publications like The Washington Post, Psychology Today, and Scientific American.
Connect with Sam:
- Website: SamMcNerney.com
- Twitter: @SamMcNerney
Music by Kirby Johnston – check out his band Aldaraia on Spotify