Topic: Yemen

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78: Hiding in the Fuzz
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78: Hiding in the Fuzz

Media Programming and the Selective Empathy for Ukraine

Adam Curry critiques the selective empathy of the American public, noting that people are programmed to care about Ukraine while ignoring conflicts in Somalia, Yemen, and Palestine. He reflects on the Cold War propaganda of his youth, citing films like "Rocky IV" and "Red Dawn" as tools that conditioned Americans to view Russians as villains. The hosts discuss how this historical conditioning is being refreshed for a new generation.