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Kony 2012: How Social Media Tried to Stop a War

Kony 2012: How Social Media Tried to Stop a War

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In this episode of The Compendium, we revisit the explosive rise and spectacular fall of Kony 2012 — the viral video that promised to stop Joseph Kony and his LRA army, but became a cautionary tale about social media activism. From the $30 action kits to celebrity endorsements, evangelical funding, and a public meltdown, we unravel how a glossy campaign captured the world’s attention… and why it ultimately failed to do anything… at all.

We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources:

  • Kony 2012 – Wikipedia
  • Kony 2012 viral video - Youtube
  • Kony 2012 ampaign background – official website
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  • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
  • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
  • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
  • Trailer Music: Stealy Move by Soundroll
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