Episode #41: Trolls and Tribulations - Shutdown Rhetoric and AI Propaganda
Propaganda Loves You: AI Videos, Government Messaging, and Political Ramifications
In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Arthur, Joe, and Cheyenne, delves into AI-generated videos posted by Trump and examines the creators behind them. The team discusses the ongoing government shutdown, the partisan messaging being communicated through federal agencies, and the potential violations of the Hatch Act. The hosts analyze the broader implications of political messaging and digital propaganda. The episode also touches on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the global response to humanitarian crises, emphasizing the power of community action and the importance of staying informed.
00:00 Introduction and Announcements
00:50 Government Shutdown and AI Videos
02:00 Icebreaker Quiz
08:08 Listener Growth and Special Episode
11:28 Government Shutdown Messaging
22:16 Trolling Tactics and AI Garble
23:30 Political Propaganda and Law Violations
27:53 Trump's AI Videos and the Dilly Meme Team
35:28 Understanding Fascist Psychology
37:41 Gaza Flotilla and Global Activism
41:56 Boycotts and Community Action
Sources used in this episode -
https://gizmodo.com/trump-posts-bizarre-ai-video-of-project-2025-architect-as-the-grim-reaper-2000667291
https://bsky.app/profile/paleofuture.bsky.social/post/3m2b2d756ok2x
https://www.mediamatters.org/qanon-conspiracy-theory/conspiracy-theorist-brenden-dilley-got-press-passes-trump-campaigns-iowa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/30/trump-racist-video-hakeem-schumer/86434370007/
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/03/trump-vought-grim-reaper-ai-video
https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/post/meet-brenden-dilley-the-violence-hungry-maga-cultist-behind-trumps-troll-army
https://www.peoplefor.org/mission-overview
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/legal-insurrection-stephen-miller-goes-123838242.html
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trumps-former-joint-chiefs-chair-trump-fascist-core-rcna175248
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/30/nx-s1-5558393/government-shutdown-trump-ethics-hatch-act
https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-blame-agencies-websites-hatch-act-ff5dab4e9a3a74af0c94fd9b184d9311
https://generalstrikeus.com/
https://www.nokings.org/
