Episode #50: Season One Finale - From Dehumanization to War Crimes, A 2025 Retrospective
Propaganda Loves You Episode 50: Wrapping Up Season One and Key Conversations on Genocide and Illegal Orders
In this milestone 50th episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' hosts Kodie, Arthur, Joe, Cheyanne, and Noah discusses the show's first season and plans for the break before season two. The team reflects on the most discussed topics, significant predictions that came true, and hopeful moments. A deep dive is dedicated to the genocide in Gaza, detailing acts, global reactions, and the legal definitions under international law. Another segment tackles recent war crimes committed by the Department of War involving illegal maritime strikes and the problematic use of SEAL Team Six against drug runners. The episode concludes with plugs for important causes and future plans.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:54 Thanksgiving Recap and Personal Updates
01:42 Reflecting on Season One
02:52 The Broken Record Award
07:49 Predictions That Came True
15:29 The Brain Rod Award
20:19 Moments of Hope
24:52 Most Insightful Learnings
32:14 Sponsor Message and Genocide in Gaza
48:08 The Suicide Pact and Zionism
49:48 Interconnection of Capitalism and Conflict
51:11 The Impact of Genocide on Palestinian Society
53:14 Dehumanizing Language and Its Consequences
56:38 Global Capitalism and Propaganda
01:08:34 War Crimes and Military Actions
01:31:19 Season Finale and Future Plans
Resources Used for this Episode -
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/trump-officials-boat-strikes-legal-analysis
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/12/01/former-jags-say-hegseth-others-may-have-committed-war-crimes/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_Doctrine
https://www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-strikes-shipwrecked-servicemembers/
https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ40/PLAW-107publ40.pdf
https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/12/03/alvin-holsey-resignation-hegseth/
https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/its-time-for-fresh-blood-trump-purging-military-jag-lawyers-so-they-wont-be-roadblocks-to-anything-that-happens-over-next-4-years-hegseth-says/
