Episode #36: Inside the ICE Machine - The Propaganda of Recruitment and ICE's new Spyware

Propaganda Loves You: From Meditation Retreats to ICE Surveillance - A Political Deep DiveIn this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' the hosts return from a brief hiatus to resume their regular programming, featuring hosts Kodie, Arthur and Joe. The discussion kicks off with personal updates, meditation retreats, and a light summer for wildfires. The conversation quickly shifts to serious political topics, including the fallout from the the government's procurement of Israeli spyware for ICE, and the potential consequences for civil liberties and privacy. Other key topics include recent aggressive actions by ICE and other federal agencies, the implications of recent DOJ moves against trans people, and the growing militarization of internal policing in the U.S. The hosts examine the broader implications of these events in the context of class warfare and social division. The episode also features advertisements for workplace productivity tools and pharmaceutical solutions for stress, blending critiques of government policy with commentary on corporate influence in everyday life.00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back01:32 Catching Up After the Break03:09 Government Work Culture and Changes05:43 Recent News and Developments15:10 Propaganda and Recruitment Tactics20:30 ICE Recruitment Fair Insights22:11 Speed and Scale of ICE Recruitment22:41 Protests and Public Perception of ICE24:17 Recruitment Messaging and Economic Factors26:25 Satirical Advertisement Break27:42 ICE's Use of Israeli Spyware33:31 Government Surveillance and Ethical Concerns36:32 Colonialism and Modern Terrorism38:19 Historical Context and Modern Implicationshttps://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-09-05/graphite-the-israeli-spyware-acquired-by-ice.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ice-contract-paragon-graphite-spyware-israel-biden-b2818884.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/02/trump-immigration-ice-israeli-spywarehttps://www.wired.com/story/ice-paragon-solutions-contract/https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/07/29/paragon-is-an-nso-competitor-and-an-american-funded-israeli-surveillance-startup-that-hacks-encrypted-apps-like-whatsapp-and-signal/?sh=546ac139153bhttps://citizenlab.ca/2025/06/first-forensic-confirmation-of-paragons-ios-mercenary-spyware-finds-journalists-targeted/https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/apple-zero-click-flaw-in-messages.htmlhttps://thehackernews.com/2025/03/six-governments-likely-use-israeli.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmYX3F9H-IM