Episode #15: From Kickball to Crisis - LA's Struggle and Community Spirit

Disinformation, ICE Raids, and Resistance: Navigating the Modern Political Climate

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' hosts Arthur, Kodie, and Joe delve into the current political landscape, discussing recent ICE raids in LA, federal overreach, and the spread of misinformation. The hosts share local and personal updates, explore the implications of recent events such as military actions and political violence, and advocate for mutual aid and local community engagement. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential of ranked-choice voting, highlighted by the New York City mayoral race, and critiques on the federal administration's propaganda tactics.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:41 Farmville Nostalgia

00:54 Current Events: ICE Raids and Media Manipulation

01:56 Personal Updates and Community Activities

05:50 Main Topic: Political Climate and Protests

22:50 Disinformation and Media Influence

32:35 Political Violence and Fear Mongering

34:22 Disinformation and Propaganda Tactics

36:45 Foreign Influence and Domestic Politics

40:16 US and Israel Military Coordination

43:09 Genocide and Precision Strikes

46:49 Satirical Advertisement Break

48:21 Perspective in a Time of Fascism

54:41 Labor Exploitation and Capitalism

59:40 Rank Choice Voting and Political Reform

01:07:07 State-Level Scientific Safety Review

01:10:47 Closing Thoughts and Plugs

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