Episode #11: Rogue AI, Real Genocide, & Reckless Legislation
Propaganda Loves You Podcast: Weekly Updates and Deep Dive into Ongoing Disinformation
In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie introduces a new release schedule, splitting the show into weekly updates on Tuesdays and deep dives on Thursdays. The episode features a detailed fact-checking segment, revealing inaccuracies and clarifying previous statements on topics such as juror compensation and carbon emissions by corporations. The hosts discuss recent issues involving AI disinformation, specifically the rogue responses from Grok, an AI chatbot that made unfounded claims about white genocide in South Africa. The conversation transitions into the contentious topic of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, referencing expert consensus that the situation constitutes genocide. Further discussion covers the implications of the newly passed U.S. budget bill, detailing its significant increases in defense spending, cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, and the deregulation of AI. The episode wraps up with calls for awareness and civic engagement in addressing these pressing issues.
00:00 Introduction and New Release Schedule
00:54 Welcome to Propaganda Loves You
01:36 Fact-Checking Last Week's Episode
02:13 Discussion on Fact-Checking Results
06:55 AI and Environmental Impact
11:54 Personal Updates and Community Engagement
16:51 Sponsor Message
17:47 Grok's Controversial Responses
24:46 White Genocide Disinformation
25:21 The G Word: Genocide in Gaza
25:56 Experts Agree: Gaza is a Genocide
27:19 Human Rights Groups and Legal Perspectives
28:46 Media and Political Disinformation
29:40 Personal Reflections on Gaza
36:43 Current Events and Ceasefire Negotiations
46:25 The Big Beautiful Bill: US Budget and Implications
53:35 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Sources and links discussed in this episode -
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/did-republicans-just-lose-the-house/id1192761536?i=1000709527600
https://ruralhospitals.chqpr.org/downloads/Rural_Hospitals_at_Risk_of_Closing.pdf
https://ruralhospitals.chqpr.org/index.html
