Episode #40: Propaganda Expressways - Algorithms, Education, and the NSPM7 Directive

Decoding Propaganda: Algorithms, Laws, and Education

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Arthur, joined by Kodie and Joe, dive into the intricate ways propaganda shapes our reality. The episode starts with personal updates, touching on topics like Huntington's disease advancements and Disneyland experiences. They then critically analyze how propaganda is embedded in our infrastructure, discussing algorithms, laws, and education systems. Key subjects include Oracle's purchase of TikTok's algorithm, Trump's NSPM-7 memorandum labeling anti-fascism as terrorism, and Oklahoma's controversial education policies under Ryan Walters. The hosts explore the implications of these developments, the role of media in shaping narratives, and the importance of decoding and contesting propaganda.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:43 Personal Updates and Stories

03:23 Disneyland Adventures

06:24 Stray Cats and Community Efforts

10:15 Propaganda and Media Influence

12:39 TikTok Algorithm Controversy

26:27 National Security and Anti-Fascism

36:38 The Complexity of Political Ideologies

38:20 Gun Violence and Mental Health in America

39:58 Anti-Capitalism and Its Perceptions

41:26 Gaza and International Solidarity

43:34 Propaganda and Emotional Overwhelm