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Ep. 54: In the mind of Marcos Jr. supporters

Ep. 54: In the mind of Marcos Jr. supporters

In this episode, former Philippine senator Antonio Trillanes talks about his recent dialogue with a group of voters to better understand their support for the son of the later dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who’s running for president in May.   OR LISTEN:...
Episode 52: Troll wars in Philippine elections

Episode 52: Troll wars in Philippine elections

Can candidates realistically win without so-called “line troll networks”? Christian Esguerra sat down with a veteran campaign strategist and a professor, who studied how Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter influence political discourse in the 2022 elections.   OR LISTEN:...
Ep.51: How presidential interviews should be done

Ep.51: How presidential interviews should be done

This episode is a critical, no-BS look at presidential interviews in the run-up to the Philippine elections in May 2022, because the interviewer and the questions he asks are just as crucial as the candidates’ response. Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down...
Ep. 49: The Marcos ill-gotten wealth

Ep. 49: The Marcos ill-gotten wealth

This episode explains the struggles of the Philippine government to recover the ill-gotten wealth of the late Philippine dictator, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and his family.  OR LISTEN: https://factsfirstpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FFP-RUBEN-CARRANZA-EP_1.mp3...
Ep. 45: The Fake Story of the Tallano gold

Ep. 45: The Fake Story of the Tallano gold

Disinformation is rampant in the upcoming Philippine elections. This episode sets the record straight about the fake story of the Tallano gold, the supposed source of the Marcos wealth and which would supposedly be distributed to Filipinos if the son of the late...