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Is Wikipedia the world’s most trusted encyclopedia—or the web’s most powerful narrative weapon? In this explosive conversation, journalist and author Ashley Rindsberg lays out how Wikipedia can be captured, gamed, and weaponised—and why he argues that influential political figures, including the Clintons, have benefited from an orchestrated information play he calls a “Wikipedia scam.” Rindsberg explains the hidden mechanics—talk pages, editor cabals, conflict-of-interest edits, and PR laundering—that can turn a living encyclopedia into a battleground where reputations are made and unmade.

👉 How do a handful of “trusted” editors steer controversial pages—and shut down dissent?

👉 What does a real COI (conflict of interest) edit look like, and how is it disguised as “neutral”?

👉 Why does Wikipedia’s dominance in Google results and AI training data supercharge any bias?

👉 Which checks and balances fail, and how can readers spot manipulation in minutes?

Rindsberg—known for his forensic media analysis—walks us through specific patterns: opaque sourcing, selective citations, “consensus” built by a few, and the quiet blacklisting of outlets that challenge preferred narratives. He argues the stakes are now higher than ever: once Wikipedia’s slant is ingested by search algorithms and large language models, it doesn’t just reflect reality—it can reshape it.

Andrew Gold’s calm, probing style keeps the focus on evidence, process, and accountability. Together, they explore how reputations are defended or destroyed, why certain biographies are “hardened” against edits, and the billion-dollar ecosystem of paid editing, PR firms, and reputation management orbiting the platform. Whether you see Wikipedia as a public good in need of reform or a system ripe for capture, Rindsberg’s claims will make you rethink what you read—and who’s writing it.

If you’ve ever trusted Wikipedia, relied on Google, or wondered how online “consensus” gets made, you need to watch this.

Editorial note: The discussion presents Ashley Rindsberg’s analysis and opinions for public-interest debate.

Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFrfxjb_Iw0&t=1949s

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