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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 30 MIN

Memes are the propaganda of the U.S.-Iran war

from Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

The memes being lobbed by the U.S. and Iran have been fueled not only by the intensity of their conflict, but also pop culture and AI. James Poniewozik, chief television critic for The New York Times, and Iranian Canadian journalist Samira Mohyeddin talk with Elamin Abdelmahmoud about how these memes have shifted our understanding of the US-Iran war.Plus, millions of people love watching zit popping videos online, a fascination that’s spawned a very popular TV show hosted by the dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee. Zit popping enthusiast and culture critic Sarah-Tai Black explains the emotional and social reasons behind the show's popularity.

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