Episode #20: Fascism Unfiltered - The State of American State Media

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie is joined by Arthur and Joe to discuss the cost of journalistic integrity and governmental control over media. The show, recorded after the 4th of July, features a light-hearted discussion on the holiday celebrations before diving into the main topic of the current administration's attempts to manipulate media. Discussions include the Paramount settlement with Trump, which raises concerns about the First Amendment, and how Trump’s administration leveraged other lawsuit settlements to control press behavior. The episode also delves into the VOA's shift under the Trump administration, potentially transforming it from an independent entity to a direct propaganda tool. The show wraps up with discussions around ongoing political strategies and their implications for democracy.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:39 4th of July Reflections02:09 Current Events and News Topics03:43 Howard Zinn's Perspective on the Revolution06:44 Discussion on Modern Fascism and Media Control16:35 Trump Administration's Media Manipulation30:02 Voice of America and Propaganda41:03 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodeshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/voice-of-america-history-60-minutes/https://www.politico.eu/article/america-pro-democracy-media-closures-donald-trump-radio-free-europe-radio-liberty-voice-of-america-radio-free-asia/https://apnews.com/article/voice-of-america-trump-administration-kari-lake-15b585b58f5a510374344b50b1a131b5https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/28/voice-of-america-termination-00431342https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/02/paramount-settlement-press-freedom-00437677https://apnews.com/article/trump-media-harris-minutes-paramount-6415042fe910ae60b432dd8c73ef61b2https://apnews.com/article/trump-cbs-news-60-minutes-lawsuit-d43effebb7b3b76c31d38908bd31460ehttps://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/06/03/most-people-across-24-surveyed-countries-have-negative-views-of-israel-and-netanyahu/https://latenighter.com/features/john-oliver-tackles-trumps-war-on-the-press-and-that-hbo-max-rebrand/