Propaganda's Evolution: From Printing Press to Social Media

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Arthur, joined by Kodie and Joe, explores the historical and modern impacts of propaganda on democracy. The discussion starts with the evolution of political propaganda from the printing press to television, exemplified by the iconic 1964 Lyndon B. Johnson 'Daisy' ad. They then shift focus to contemporary issues, including the influence of social media algorithms and personalized disinformation. The episode features a detailed analysis of the American Sunlight Project, Influence Watch, and the Capital Research Center, highlighting how narratives are shaped to influence public perception. The hosts also discuss the recent American-born Pope, the importance of transparency in media biases, and the implications of targeted political advertising. The conversation is rounded off with a hopeful plug for the American Sunlight Project, ProPublica, and the Harvard Kennedy School's misinformation review.

https://www.americansunlight.org/

https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/

https://www.propublica.org/

00:00 Introduction to Propaganda Loves You

00:45 Recap of Last Week and Introduction to Modern Technologies

01:13 Discussion on the New American Pope

04:16 Exploring the American Sunlight Project

05:47 Deep Dive into Influence Watch and Capital Research Center

15:12 Book Club Announcement and Upcoming Episodes

18:45 Sponsor Message and Cabinet Meeting Clips

26:11 Government and Personal Identity

27:43 Patriotism vs. Nationalism

29:11 Disability and Social Justice

30:29 Capitalism vs. Socialism

39:14 The Power of Political Ads

44:56 Media Manipulation and Propaganda

49:34 The Role of Social Media in Democracy

54:38 Transparency and Bias in Conversations

58:40 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections