Episode #43: Protests, Podcasts, and Perceptions - Right-Wing Influencers and the Trump Propaganda Cycle

The Trump Administration's Propaganda and the No Kings ProtestIn this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Cody and co-host Joe delve into the complexities behind the recent No Kings protests, analyzing the narratives and propaganda from the Trump administration. They discuss the peculiar dichotomy between Trump's public denials of kingship and his social media posts depicting him as a king. The episode also examines personal vulnerabilities to propaganda, the psychology of advertising, and the influence of right-wing media and influencers. They highlight a recent incident involving DHS agents and a woman in Chicago, questioning the disinformation tactics used by federal agencies. The importance of journalistic integrity and documenting these events is emphasized. The show concludes with a reminder to stay engaged in local politics and a call for listener support and engagement.00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks01:29 Exploring Personal Susceptibility to Propaganda02:01 Advertising and Consumer Psychology08:31 Political Propaganda and Party Dynamics16:32 Religious Propaganda and Personal Transformation23:23 Media Influence and Public Opinion28:34 No Kings Protest Overview33:42 The Challenges of Organizing Protests35:23 The Role of the Democratic Party in Protests35:59 Mass Protests and Their Impact37:55 General Strike and Its Demands38:39 Tactics to Undermine Movements40:03 The Comfortable Middle Class42:52 The Importance of Mutual Aid44:35 Trump's Influence and Propaganda49:10 The Role of Right-Wing Influencers01:06:05 The Importance of Local ElectionsResources for this episode https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2025/10/what-offices-are-up-for-election-this-year/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20contested%20four,to%20tinyurl.com/bdzz25sp.https://www.nokings.org/news/nearly-7-million-people-attend-overwhelmingly-peaceful-no-kings-day-of-actionhttps://www.thenation.com/article/activism/left-wing-violence-myths-protest/https://newrepublic.com/article/201957/trump-chicago-secret-police-shot-woman-damning-infohttps://nypost.com/2025/10/19/us-news/trump-posts-wild-ai-video-showing-him-flying-fighter-jet-dropping-sewage-on-no-kings-protesters/https://generalstrikeus.com/demands