S01:E16 - Elon Musk Leads Far Right Propaganda Blitz On Brazil’s Democracy

Hey there, comrades! Welcome back to Ass Cast, where we peel back the layers of the fascist machine and bring you the truth about what’s really going on in this goddamn world. Let’s dive right into today’s episode. First up, let me drop a bombshell for y’all: Elon Musk is leading a far-right propag… SOURCES & STORIES COVERED: Latin America: Elon Musk Leads Far Right Propaganda Blitz On Brazil’s Democracy (Brasil Wire) https://www.brasilwire.com/elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elon-musk-leads-far-right-propaganda-blitz-on-brazils-democracy Inside Brazil’s X Ban: How Elon Musk Started–and lost–a Fight With Brazil’s Judiciary (Brasil Wire) https://www.brasilwire.com/inside-brazils-x-ban-how-elon-musk-started-and-lost-a-fight-with-brazils-judiciary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-brazils-x-ban-how-elon-musk-started-and-lost-a-fight-with-brazils-judiciary&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-brazils-x-ban-how-elon-musk-started-and-lost-a-fight-with-brazils-judiciary Europe: US military kills two more people in strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific (The Guardian World) https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/24/us-military-strike-boat-pacific US Independent Media: After the US Bombing, a Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks (CounterPunch) https://www.counterpunch.org/2026/04/24/after-the-us-bombing-a-venezuelan-community-under-siege-speaks-2/ Middle East: Trump says shooting at press dinner ‘won’t deter him’ from Iran war (Middle East Eye) https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-shooting-press-dinner-wont-deter-him-iran-war Asia-Pacific: Ukrainians gather to remember Chernobyl disaster despite Russia’s war (South China Morning Post) https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3351480/ukrainians-gather-remember-chernobyl-disaster-despite-russias-war?utm_source=rss_feed Oceania: Indigenous leaders, politicians and military chiefs condemn Anzac Day booing (SBS Australia) https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/man-arrested-as-anzac-day-booing-draws-condemnation-from-politicians-military-chiefs/oxyaxirbo Africa: THE WEEKEND WRAP: What’s next after Malema’s outburst, SA’s acting police commissioner and a fresh Ekurhuleni scandal (Daily Maverick SA) https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-24-whats-next-after-malemas-outburst-sas-acting-police-commissioner-and-a-fresh-ekurhuleni-scandal/ FALKEN INTELLIGENCE: Active disinformation operations tracked: OP-PRINCE-ANDREW-MASSAGE, OP-LEGISLATION-LAWMAKERS-BANKS, OP-PARENTS-VACCINE-CONGRESS, OP-DEACE-TALARICO-TEXAS, OP-CHILDREN-DILLEY-PROPUBLICA Duration: 5 minutes Generated: 2026-04-26 AI-generated socialist analysis powered by Chatterbox voice cloning. International news the billionaire-owned media wont tell you. Video version: https://wopr-tv.wopr.systems/w/cYhz5bjuk2GErCT155eP7H Subscribe: https://asscast.org WOPR Foundation: https://wopr.systems Mastodon: https://mstdn.wopr.systems/@nodez3r0 Falken Intelligence: https://falken.wopr.systems FULL TRANSCRIPT: Hey there, comrades! Welcome back to Ass Cast, where we peel back the layers of the fascist machine and bring you the truth about what’s really going on in this goddamn world. Let’s dive right into today’s episode. First up, let me drop a bombshell for y’all: Elon Musk is leading a far-right propaganda blitz on Brazil’s democracy. According to Brasil Wire, this tech billionaire is stirring up digital chaos, reminiscent of the pre-2013 coup days but with even more cash and clout. The January 8th event was just the tip of the iceberg as these rich bastards use social media to push their agenda, screwing over everyone else in the process. Meanwhile, the US military is wreaking havoc in the Pacific, killing people left and right under the guise of fighting “narco-trafficking.” The Guardian reports that a recent strike by the US Southern Command killed two more folks on a boat. This shit has been going on since September, and guess who’s getting raked over the coals? Small-time dealers and innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. Who benefits from this war on drugs? You guessed it: the military-industrial complex. Now switch gears for a second to Venezuela. The US bombed Fort Tiuna, kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, right in the middle of Caracas. CounterPunch reports that this attack killed over 100 people, including civilians from neighboring communities. This is not some local skirmish; it’s a full-blown assault on a sovereign nation by the imperialist US. Moving on, we’ve got Trump making headlines again. Middle East Eye reports that the president said the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner wouldn’t deter him from his war on Iran. Typical Trump, he’s playing the tough guy and doubling down on bullshit rhetoric to justify more bloodshed in the Middle East. Now, hop over to Ukraine where people are gathering to remember the Chernobyl disaster despite Russia’s ongoing war. The South China Morning Post covers this heart-wrenching event, showing how Ukrainians honor their fallen comrades under wartime curfews and threats of danger. It’s a testament to their resilience in the face of adversity. Down under in Australia, Indigenous leaders are condemning booing at Anzac Day dawn services. SBS reports that boos disrupted Welcome to Country addresses, with one man getting arrested for his part in it. This is not just disrespect; it’s erasing centuries of cultural traditions and history. Over in South Africa, Daily Maverick covers the aftermath of Julius Malema’s outburst in court. The Department of Justice moved to shield court officials from cameras following this incident. Add that to a SAPS leadership shake-up and a fresh Ekurhuleni scandal, and you’ve got one chaotic weekend wrap up. Now, let me loop back to Brazil for a moment. Brasil Wire reported on how Elon Musk started and lost the fight with Brazil’s judiciary. The billionaire’s support for Brazilian fascists has led to legal battles over free speech and sovereignty. It’s not just about rhetoric; it’s about respect for other nations’ laws and governance. While all this is happening, our FALKEN system is detecting some active disinformation operations across social media. From OP-PRINCE-ANDREW-MASSAGE with high threat levels to OP-PARENTS-VACCINE-CONGRESS, these narratives are spreading like wildfire. Politicians and media figures are spewing emotional manipulation and loaded language, while international journalists report on the ground realities. For instance, compare what MAGA influencers say about staged events versus what witnesses actually saw. It’s a classic case of “fake news” being pushed by those who don’t want to face reality. And let’s not forget that emotional manipulation is a key tactic used by both disinfo ops and political campaigns alike. So here we are, comrades. A world where billionaires lead propaganda blitzes, military strikes kill innocent people, and US presidents wage wars on multiple fronts. While this happens, social media churns out a sea of disinformation, making it hard for folks to separate fact from fiction. What can you do? Keep your eyes peeled for these international sources like Brasil Wire, The Guardian, CounterPunch, and others who bring the truth straight to you. 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