Episode #50: Season One Finale - From Dehumanization to War Crimes, A 2025 Retrospective

Propaganda Loves You Episode 50: Wrapping Up Season One and Key Conversations on Genocide and Illegal OrdersIn this milestone 50th episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' hosts Kodie, Arthur, Joe, Cheyanne, and Noah discusses the show's first season and plans for the break before season two. The team reflects on the most discussed topics, significant predictions that came true, and hopeful moments. A deep dive is dedicated to the genocide in Gaza, detailing acts, global reactions, and the legal definitions under international law. Another segment tackles recent war crimes committed by the Department of War involving illegal maritime strikes and the problematic use of SEAL Team Six against drug runners. The episode concludes with plugs for important causes and future plans.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:54 Thanksgiving Recap and Personal Updates01:42 Reflecting on Season One02:52 The Broken Record Award07:49 Predictions That Came True15:29 The Brain Rod Award20:19 Moments of Hope24:52 Most Insightful Learnings32:14 Sponsor Message and Genocide in Gaza48:08 The Suicide Pact and Zionism49:48 Interconnection of Capitalism and Conflict51:11 The Impact of Genocide on Palestinian Society53:14 Dehumanizing Language and Its Consequences56:38 Global Capitalism and Propaganda01:08:34 War Crimes and Military Actions01:31:19 Season Finale and Future PlansResources Used for this Episode - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/trump-officials-boat-strikes-legal-analysishttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/12/01/former-jags-say-hegseth-others-may-have-committed-war-crimes/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_Doctrinehttps://www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-strikes-shipwrecked-servicemembers/https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ40/PLAW-107publ40.pdfhttps://www.snopes.com/news/2025/12/03/alvin-holsey-resignation-hegseth/https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/its-time-for-fresh-blood-trump-purging-military-jag-lawyers-so-they-wont-be-roadblocks-to-anything-that-happens-over-next-4-years-hegseth-says/