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Ever feel like reality is glitching? You’re not alone.
In this episode of Unmasking, we dive into the terrifyingly casual collapse of critical thinking — from TikTok echo chambers and AI hallucinations to modern politics that feel more like cults than campaigns.
📉 A wild Columbia Journalism Review study found that AI tools cite fake news over 60% of the time. We break down how the internet is quietly (and not-so-quietly) radicalizing us — and why your algorithm might be gaslighting you.
🧠 @yewleea breaks down how far-right movements use cult-like psychology to gain power, while Masha shares personal run-ins with TikTok conspiracy theorists — and the chaos of trying to stay sane in a world where no one reads past the headline.
Also in this episode:
📲 Signal’s spicy rebrand
🧃 Media literacy 101
📉 Why facts alone won’t save us
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Glossary:
AI search engines cite incorrect news sources at an alarming 60% rate, study says
Hands Off – Save the U.S. Protest on April 5th
What are AI Hallucinations?
The Invisible Battles of Ukrainian Military Medics — a powerful doc on the frontline heroes you never see on the news.
🎧 Chapters:
00:00-Welcome to the Simulation + Intro
01:09-Truth.exe Has Stopped Working in ChatGPT
10:27-Politics: The Cult That Went Viral
14:46-Far-Right Psychology for Dummies
17:57-Corruption Olympics: France vs Ukraine
22:30-How to Break Up With Your Info Echo Chamber
25:02-Maple MAGAs: Canada is Getting Spicy
28:26-Ex Files: Yulia's Haunting Past TikTok Edition
32:45-Grey's Anatomy: IRL in a War Zone Edition
39:11-Disinfo: The New Digital Drug Making us Numb
43:33-How to Un-Trump Your Timeline
45:25-Soft Cult Summer
50:57-Internet Survival Guide
58:31-Why We're Still Here + Love Letters to Listeners
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Ever wondered what it’s like to plan a date between air raid sirens? Or explain to your dog that those flashes in the sky are just another Friday night in Ukraine?
Welcome to our not-so-normal normal. From catfishing tanks (yes, really) to grandpas with DIY declarations of independence, this week’s episode of Unmasking is a chaotic ride through the surreal reality of living and not just surviving in a war zone.
We’re spilling the tea on the parts of war that don’t make headlines — like what it’s really like to date someone who can’t tell you where they are, why pacifism is the ultimate privilege check, and how we’re holding on to softness in a world that keeps trying to harden us.
In this episode:
💘 Dating in a war zone – and why “can’t talk, at the front” is a legit excuse
🕊️ Why peace talks aren’t so peaceful
🎭 When our new normal makes everyone else uncomfortable
📜 That awkward moment when your heritage becomes a bargaining chip
💥 Why the female experience of war isn’t just staying strong and knitting camouflage nets
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Ever felt like the world is one giant stress ball, and you're just trying not to squeeze too hard? Join us for a raw and witty dive into the chaos of political anxiety and panic attacks, where we serve up a cocktail of humor and heart.
Live from a war zone (no biggie, just another Tuesday), we share our unique Ukrainian perspective on the madness of current events. With media and politics playing tag-team on our mental health, we're here to offer some coping strategies that don't involve hiding under your bed.
Armed with friendship support and a dash of sarcasm, we tackle the trauma and uncertainty with a wink and a smile. Whether you're in need of a laugh or just some good old-fashioned empathy, tune in to find out how we juggle our responsibilities and personal lives without dropping the ball (too often).
This is our first ever previously UNRELEASED episode, that we are serving up as a Sunday bonus. Enjoy?
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This week, we dive into the shifting global power structures of 2025 and why does it feel like the world is on fire—again? From Serbia, Hungary, and Georgia pushing back against authoritarianism to U.S. crackdowns on free speech and human rights, we unpack the biggest global movements happening right now.
Plus, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so naturally, we take a detour into Ireland’s long history of resistance and its unexpected parallels to Ukraine. And Yulia’s dogs are learning French… because, of course, they are.
In this episode:
👀 Why are more countries rejecting U.S. influence?
🔥 Are we witnessing a global uprising?
🇺🇸 Is America turning into the thing it once fought against?
Join us for a chaotic, funny, and brutally honest conversation about the world today.
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🎙️ Unmasking is a raw, real, and sometimes a completely unhinged dive into life in Ukraine, global events, and all the absurdity in between.
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From awkward dating run-ins to America’s democracy crisis—this episode has everything. Masha is getting a dog (finally), Yulia exposes her love life to an unintended audience, and somehow we end up debating whether the U.S. is turning into Russia. Also, should we start giving out medals for men moving to Ukraine?
In this episode:
🐶 Dogs or Dating – Masha’s emotional support dog dreams and why she’s finally making it happen.
🍜 Spilling Secrets Over Ramen – Yulia’s love life update takes an awkward turn when she realizes who’s been listening.
🧠 News Overload & Mental Survival – Avoiding the news is impossible, but is there a way to not lose our minds?
🇺🇸 America, Democracy & The Slippery Slope – Are Americans becoming like Russians… for different reasons?
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🎙️ Unmasking is a raw, real, and sometimes completely unhinged dive into life in Ukraine, global events, and all the absurdity in between.Support the show
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Join us for a raw, real, and often unhinged look at life in Ukraine, global events, and the messiness of being human.
In this episode:
🔥 Surviving war & daily chaos – How do we cope with constant attacks, drone warfare, and the never-ending news cycle?
📖 The Handmaid’s Tale & reality – Is the world heading toward a dystopian future?
🇺🇦 Why we moved back to Ukraine – What made us leave stable lives abroad to return in the middle of a war?
❤️ Dating in a war zone – Inside Masha’s explosive Valentine’s Day blind date.
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Life feels like it’s on fire—literally and figuratively. As Ukrainians, we navigate war, politics, and daily chaos. But to stay sane, we sit on this couch every week, unpack what’s happening in the world and our lives, and now… you’re invited to the conversation.
In this episode:
💘 Valentine’s Day – Dating in a war zone, matchmaking disasters, and why Masha may (or may not) have a date.
☢️ Chornobyl & Security in Europe – Russia hit a nuclear power plant with a drone. What does that mean for Ukraine and global security?
🌍 Trump, America & Europe’s Breakup – Why the Munich Security Conference felt like a global “it’s not you, it’s me.”
🤔 What Would You Say to Your Younger Self? – A viral trend making us question… would younger us even like us today?
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