Domestic agencies have long been suspected of employing digital “sock puppets”—fake online identities—to steer public discourse and control the narrative within the United States. The underlying motive, as explored in multiple discussions, is to covertly influence opinions, manufacture consensus, and suppress dissent. These tactics allow agencies to amplify certain messages, discredit critics, and create the illusion of widespread support or opposition to specific policies. By flooding social media and comment sections with orchestrated viewpoints, they can manipulate trending topics and silence alternative perspectives. The use of sock puppets also provides plausible deniability, making it difficult for the public to trace the origin of manipulated narratives. This form of psychological operation is just one tool among many in a broader strategy to manage perception, discourage whistleblowers, and maintain control over the flow of information. To fully grasp the depth and consequences of these operations, listeners are encouraged to dive into the episodes for a more detailed and eye-opening exploration.