How to Know What's Real: How to Know What’s Really Propaganda

This podcast episode examines the transformation of propaganda from historical mediums to contemporary platforms, illustrating how it employs emotional manipulation to achieve its goals and shape public opinion. Featuring insights from Peter Pomerantsev, the discussion reveals the duplicitous nature of propaganda, particularly in Russia, and connects it to rising cynicism in American society fueled by personality-driven politics. The hosts propose strategies for resisting such influences by promoting empathy, shared understanding, and a collective effort toward substantive political discourse.