Episode 32

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7th Aug 2025

Episode #28: Propaganda of Hunger - US Special Forces Veteran Documents War Crimes in Gaza

Propaganda Loves You: US Military Whistleblower on Gaza War Crimes

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Noah and Joe, discusses recent allegations from a US Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Anthony Aguilar, who has come forward as a whistleblower. Aguilar accuses the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the IDF, and the US of being complicit in setting up aid distribution sites as death traps in active combat zones in Gaza. The hosts play and analyze a segment from Aguilar's interview on Democracy Now, highlighting accusations of war crimes and violations of international law. The conversation delves into the challenges of misinformation, the role of the US military and contractors, and the importance of community and local action in addressing systemic atrocities. The episode concludes with calls to support independent media and local community efforts.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:44 Recap of Tuesday's Episode

00:58 Whistleblower from Gaza

02:20 Context on Special Forces

04:00 Accusations of War Crimes

08:29 Discussion on Humanitarian Crisis

11:21 Public Opinion and Media Control

17:21 Community and Clarity

30:50 Military Perspective and Solutions

44:07 Closing Thoughts and Plugs

Sources for This Episode -

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/29/anthony_aguilar_ghf_war_crimes

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-contractor-says-he-saw-idf-commit-war-crimes-at-aid-sites-ghf-rejects-false-claims/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/08/01/gaza-israeli-killings-of-palestinians-seeking-food-are-war-crimes

https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/tony-aguilar-is-a-retired-special-forces-green-beret-who-won-a-purple-heart-for-/8523614997762180/

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Propaganda Loves You
The world runs on stories. Some inspire. Some deceive. And some… are designed to control you.

Propaganda Loves You pulls back the curtain on the narratives shaping our world, whether they come from politicians, corporations, or the media. Through deep investigative research, historical analysis, and compelling storytelling, we break down how disinformation and propaganda works, who benefits from it, and why it’s so effective.

Hosted by a team with backgrounds in military intelligence, academia, and tech, this podcast explores how propaganda has shaped history, how it operates today, and how you can recognize it in real time.

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