Topic: Propaganda

67 chapters across the catalog

100: Hard R
• 2:49:45 - 2:56:48

100: Hard R

Carl Jung and the Projection of the Shadow

The discussion incorporates Carl Jung's concept of the "shadow," arguing that those in power project their repressed darkness onto scapegoats like racial minorities or political enemies. This psychological projection is amplified by mass media to justify violence and control. The hosts suggest that the N-word serves as a vessel for everything the "master" class refuses to acknowledge in themselves.

99: Devil in the Details
• 2:51:09 - 2:56:07

99: Devil in the Details

The Habit of Drifting and Capturing Youth

The "Devil" describes "drifting" as the state of permitting oneself to be controlled by outside circumstances rather than independent thought. He targets children through parents and teachers, using fear to weaken their ability to reason before they reach maturity. This "blueprint" for mind control is countered by the "Seven Habits," specifically the practice of seeking first to understand.

97: Flowers for Fuller
• 2:43:24 - 2:46:22

97: Flowers for Fuller

White Sacrifice and the Jan 6 Distraction

Neely Fuller Jr. describes "white sacrifice" as the system's willingness to harm a small percentage of white people to convince the public that racism no longer exists. The hosts cite the prosecution of January 6 defendants and "white Christian nationalists" as modern examples of this tactic. These individuals are characterized as "sacrificial lambs" used to maintain the illusion of a race-blind justice system.

96: Out of Luck
• 10:27 - 17:33

96: Out of Luck

Joy Reid, Black Women in Politics, Media Propaganda Tactics

The discussion examines the role of black women in the Democratic Party and media, focusing on MSNBC host Joy Reid's defense of Fonnie Willis. The hosts critique the "martyrdom" narrative and discuss the cultural significance of the Crown Act and aesthetic choices in media as engagement tactics.

96: Out of Luck
• 2:39:45 - 2:46:22

96: Out of Luck

Propaganda Definitions, Emotional Manipulation, War Tactics

The hosts define propaganda as a communication method that bypasses reason to mobilize people through emotion. They argue that the current DEI push is a tactic designed to inflame racial tensions and maintain the existing system of white supremacy by creating a "fresh batch of racists."

96: Out of Luck
• 2:46:22 - 2:53:57

96: Out of Luck

Fog of War, Global Conflicts, Media Associations

The "fog of war" is discussed in the context of the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, with the hosts noting how quickly public opinion can be flipped through propaganda. They observe the rapid shift in sentiment regarding Zionism and the Biden administration's foreign policy.

95: IDK
• 6:59 - 9:10

95: IDK

Cultural Propagandization and the Civil War Movie

The conversation shifts to how culture primes individuals for conflict, citing the upcoming Civil War film as a potential catalyst for domestic unrest. Mo shares a personal anecdote about being conditioned as a child to hate Russians because of characters like Apollo Creed in Rocky IV. They examine how propaganda targets everyone from children to college students.

95: IDK
• 34:33 - 38:47

95: IDK

University Protests and the Illusion of Constructive Action

The conversation focuses on the conviction of university protesters who believe they can dismantle Israel. The hosts argue these individuals are pawns in a larger game and that their actions, such as picking fights at dinner tables, only serve to erode social and family structures, leaving them isolated and more susceptible to propaganda.

95: IDK
• 1:49:18 - 1:52:54

95: IDK

Strategy 11: Trade Space for Time

Strategy 11 suggests retreating to gain perspective. The hosts discuss the constant barrage of digital notifications from politicians like Kamala Harris and Greg Abbott as a form of "real-time propaganda." They advocate for turning off phone notifications to reclaim mental space and avoid being constantly "spun up" by the 24-hour news cycle.

94: Helping Our People
• 25:43 - 29:14

94: Helping Our People

Modern Hip-Hop as a Modern-Day Minstrel Show

Mo Facts characterizes modern hip-hop as a farce or a "modern-day minstrel show" that promotes black-on-black violence to an international audience. He criticizes figures like Jay-Z for facilitating performances that reinforce negative stereotypes, such as the Crip Walk at the Super Bowl. The hosts express concern that white audiences mindlessly consume this content without recognizing it as a form of psychological propaganda.

89: Mass Confusion
• 12:53 - 15:46

89: Mass Confusion

White Supremacy as a Systemic Control Mechanism

The hosts discuss white supremacy as a systemic structure rather than a collection of personal feelings. They reference Abraham Lincoln's historical proposal to ship freed slaves to Panama or Africa to maintain a specific national identity. The conversation links this systemic "othering" to modern demonization of groups like the unvaccinated or Russian citizens during the Ukraine conflict.

89: Mass Confusion
• 1:06:17 - 1:10:33

89: Mass Confusion

Pronouns as an Enforcement Tool for Children

The enforcement of preferred pronouns is characterized as a tool used to deputize children against their parents. The hosts argue that this linguistic shift is destructive and divisive, creating a "third-party enforcement" mechanism within families. They also note the prevalence of mixed-race couples in advertising as a form of intentional social engineering and propaganda.

87: Ye & They
• 32:51 - 34:58

87: Ye & They

Media Amplification of Extremist Incidents

The hosts critique the media's focus on a single highway banner in Los Angeles involving four people. They argue that the media uses drama-based entertainment to amplify isolated incidents, making them appear as nationwide trends. This tactic is described as a way to shape public perception and link West's actions to broader political movements.

86: Pox Luck
• 13:37 - 18:34

86: Pox Luck

Alexander Ionov Indictment and Global Anti-Globalization Movement

Alexander Ionov, president of the Moscow-based Anti-Globalization Movement of Russia, was indicted for conspiring to use U.S. citizens as illegal agents of the Russian government. The FBI alleges Ionov spread propaganda regarding the invasion of Ukraine and worked to undermine trust in American democratic processes. The discussion questions the specific goals of Ionov's interactions with local U.S. political groups via Zoom.

84: More or Less
• 2:03:17 - 2:08:15

84: More or Less

Work From Home as a Human Right and Child Indoctrination

The Netherlands' decision to make working from home a human right is discussed. Mo Facts supports the idea of one parent staying home to prevent the "indoctrination" of children in the school system. He recalls his own early exposure to "Earth Day" propaganda in the 1980s and argues that climate change narratives are the modern equivalent of the population bomb.

84: More or Less
• 3:09:23 - 3:14:39

84: More or Less

Dr. Frances Cress Welsing vs. William Shockley

A 1974 debate between Dr. Frances Cress Welsing and William Shockley is featured. Welsing argues that Shockley’s "scientific" charts are no different from the Nazi propaganda that led to the Holocaust. She asserts that Shockley is a product of a social system programmed to focus on the genetics of people of color as a means of destruction.

83: Sources and Methods
• 2:27:51 - 2:31:17

83: Sources and Methods

Norman Lear and the Tutelage of Sharon Letterman Hicks

Sharon Letterman Hicks credits her political education to Norman Lear, the legendary Hollywood producer and founder of People for the American Way. Lear is described as a "propagandist" who sought to challenge the Christian right and promote the separation of church and state. Hicks's transition to the NBJC is framed as a mission to apply Lear's progressive strategies within the Black community.

82: High Value Target
• 1:38:37 - 1:43:42

82: High Value Target

Respectability Politics and the Broken Home

The concept of "respectability politics" is critiqued as a surface-level solution that fails to address the structural design of communities, which the hosts argue is intended to destroy the nuclear family. The term "broken home" has been phased out of modern language to normalize single-parent households. The segment also touches on how media focus on events like the war in Ukraine distracts from domestic issues and other global conflicts.

81: Qincidence
• 1:36:53 - 1:39:40

81: Qincidence

Ensemble Studio and Fleischman Hillard's Global Influence

The hosts investigate April Reign's "Ensemble Studio," a subsidiary of the massive global PR firm Fleischman Hillard. They list major corporate clients like AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer, arguing that Reign has transitioned from an activist to a "corporate propagandist." They claim her work helps major brands manage their ESG scores through native advertising and social media campaigns.

78: Hiding in the Fuzz
• 10:51 - 12:54

78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Historical Origins of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion

An Al Jazeera segment details the history of the "Protocols of the Elders of Zion," describing it as a fabricated text created by the Russian secret police in the early 1900s. The document purports to outline a Jewish plot for world domination but was discredited shortly after publication. Even Tsar Nicholas II, despite his own prejudices, recognized the work as a forgery and ordered its confiscation.