Propaganda Loves You

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The world runs on stories. Some inspire. Some deceive. And some… are designed to control you. Propaganda Loves You pulls back the curtain on the narratives shaping our world, whether they come from politicians, corporations, or the media. Through deep investigative research, historical analysis, and compelling storytelling, we break down how disinformation and propaganda works, who benefits from it, and why it’s so effective. Hosted by a team with backgrounds in military intelligence, academia, and tech, this podcast explores how propaganda has shaped history, how it operates today, and how you can recognize it in real time. Stay safe; stay aware, and remember... Propaganda Loves You.

  1. S2 Episode #7: From Cyber Warfare to No Kings - Exploring Technological Battles and Community Power

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    S2 Episode #7: From Cyber Warfare to No Kings - Exploring Technological Battles and Community Power

    Cyber Operations in the 2026 Iran War and the Growing No Kings Movement Host Kodie, joined by Arthur and Noah, discusses cyber and information operations in the 2026 Iran War and the recent No Kings protests. After a quiz on reported incidents, they review sources (Wikipedia and a Lawfare article) describing coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes beginning Feb. 28, 2026, supported by cyber and electronic warfare that disrupted Iranian communications and sensors, enabled targeting via compromised Tehran traffic cameras and mobile networks, defaced state sites, hijacked Iranian TV to air Trump and Netanyahu speeches, and contributed to an internet blackout; they also note Iran-linked hacktivist retaliation and a reported attack on Stryker devices. The group compares wartime surveillance tactics to ICE’s use of camera networks, spyware, and purchased app/location data. They then cover No Kings as the largest single-day U.S. protest (about 8–9 million across 3,000 events), right-wing narratives attacking it, the 3.5% participation threshold, and the movement’s potential via local organizing. 00:00 Cold Open and Introductions 01:49 Today’s Agenda Iran and No Kings 03:04 Cyber Ops Quiz Real or Fake 08:19 Quiz Reveal and Supply Chain Fears 11:39 Satirical Sponsor Break 12:54 Cyber War Timeline and Key Attacks 21:43 Rules of Cyberwar and Accountability 32:28 Lawfare Four Hour Cyber War 39:56 From Iran Targeting to ICE Surveillance 43:41 Iran War Hype Tactic 46:20 Draft Fears and Relief 48:45 Oil and Economic Motives 49:54 Sponsor Break Satire 51:59 No Kings Rally Scale 56:12 Right Wing Spin Playbook 01:00:41 Protest Threshold for Change 01:03:28 Sustaining Momentum Locally 01:11:36 Community Reconnection Offline 01:16:56 Local Politics and Boards 01:21:28 Plugs and Sign Off Resources for this episode - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberwarfare_during_the_2026_Iran_war https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-four-hour-cyber-war-on-iran https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/hacked-traffic-cams-and-hijacked-tvs-how-cyber-operations-supported-the-war-against-iran/ https://open.substack.com/pub/kenklippenstein/p/trump-goes-commando?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

    1h 25m

  2. MAR 29

    Joe's Meditation Series: Part Four - Subtlety in Meditation

    Meditation Subtlety: Noting, Frames of Experience, and the Three Characteristics This episode continues the beginner meditation series with a short guided set focused on “settling into time and space” by finding a comfortable posture and placing attention in the present using an anchor such as the breath, sensations in the hands or feet, or the space of the whole body. The instructor emphasizes using one-word noting (e.g., rising/falling; tingling/warmth; thinking/planning/worrying) to maintain a continuous chain of mindful attention, clarifying that progress is not stopping thoughts but staying observant even as attention shifts to mental events. As skill develops, viewers are guided to notice discrete “frames” of experience within each breath and investigate subtlety within each frame, traditionally described as impermanence/change, unsatisfactoriness, and not-self (not defining “me”). A closing meditation practices noting change moment by moment and recaps this progression. 00:00 Settle Into Meditation 02:12 Choose Your Anchor 04:23 Noting Practice Basics 08:31 Progress Without Stopping Thoughts 10:09 Frames of Experience 12:15 Three Characteristics 13:43 Guided Subtlety Practice 18:33 Recap and Next Steps

    21 min
  3. Episode #6 Part Two - There Is Propaganda: Vince Fakhoury Horn on Politics, Meditation, and Frameworks for Liberation

    MAR 26

    Episode #6 Part Two - There Is Propaganda: Vince Fakhoury Horn on Politics, Meditation, and Frameworks for Liberation

    Mutual Aid, Empathy, and Integration: Social Meditation with Vince Fakhoury Horn (Part 2) In part two of an interview on Propaganda Loves You, hosts continue their conversation with Vince Fakhoury Horn of the Buddhist Geeks organization about mutual aid, community, and contemplative practice. Horn connects disaster-driven mutual aid after Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina to rebuilding everyday human connection through communities of practice. The discussion explores empathy (cognitive, emotional, and somatic) and balancing self- and other-focus, then shifts to awakening as experience versus abstraction, perception as sense-making, and Buddhist ideas like emptiness and interdependent arising. Horn emphasizes embodied “live words” over “dead words,” and frames integration as functioning in conventional reality while incorporating transformative insights, noting risks of psychedelics including his own psilocybin-induced psychosis. They distinguish concentration (“stopping”) from insight (“looking”), recommend finding suitable meditation objects, and demonstrate a brief peer-to-peer social meditation “there is” noting practice, concluding with reflections on mutual attunement. 00:00 Part Two Setup 01:02 Mutual Aid And Community 04:21 Empathy In Social Practice 07:25 Awakening Experience Vs Concept 08:19 Perception Self And Emptiness 16:30 Live Words And Embodiment 19:17 Integration Psychedelics Risks 24:09 Disillusionment And Trust 27:20 Truth Through Illusion 29:05 Disco Ball Metaphor 29:57 Transcend And Include 32:30 Meditation Basics Explained 33:30 Concentration Vs Insight 36:42 Finding Your Object 38:59 Why Social Meditation 40:18 There Is Noting Practice 44:13 Five Minute Group Sit 49:17 Reflections And Wrap Up https://www.buddhistgeeks.org/

    53 min
  4. Episode #6 Part One - There Is Propaganda: Vince Fakhoury Horn on Politics, Meditation, and Frameworks for Liberation

    MAR 24

    Episode #6 Part One - There Is Propaganda: Vince Fakhoury Horn on Politics, Meditation, and Frameworks for Liberation

    First Interview Episode: Vince Fakhoury Horn on Buddhism, Narrative Framing, and Propaganda After 9/11 and Gaza Joe and Arthur interview Vince Fakhoury (Buddhist Geeks), a Dharma teacher and Palestinian American, about generational tensions between Buddhist teachers, tech-driven “schismogenesis,” and formative experiences of propaganda after 9/11, including his grandparents’ treatment during travel and business scrutiny. Vince links propaganda to linguistic framing via “social meditation,” arguing those who control frames shape what’s discussable, and critiques “neoliberal Buddhism” for avoiding systemic issues like Gaza. He describes building connective tissue between individual practice and social liberation through relational practice and projects like Insight Diaspora, and discusses Buddhist history, non-duality, and unconditional generosity. 00:00 Housekeeping Updates 00:36 First Interview Tease 01:42 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:17 Vince Background and Work 04:42 Generational Dharma Tensions 08:30 Schismogenesis and Projects 10:41 Defining Propaganda 11:06 Post 9/11 Propaganda Impact 13:10 Meditation Framing and Language 17:31 Media Narratives and Awakening 20:31 Developmental Stages and Systems 22:49 Nietzsche and Buddhist Suffering 24:51 Early Buddhism Nirvana Escape 25:28 Mahayana Nonduality Shift 27:13 Modern Buddhism Remixing 28:28 Meditation Versus Social Media 29:19 Buddhist Modernism Limits 32:06 Lions Roar For Gaza 34:40 Neoliberal Dharma Frustrations 39:05 Developmental Lens And Growth 42:00 Social Meditation Connective Tissue 45:59 Dana And Unconditional Generosity 49:25 Closing And Support

    50 min

  5. MAR 15

    Joe's Meditation Series: Part Three - Noting Mind Breath and Body

    Getting Started with Meditation: Using Noting to Stay Present The episode guides listeners through two short meditations while teaching foundational skills for beginners. It begins with settling into a comfortable posture, setting a relaxed intention to stay still, and finding an easy, comfortable way of breathing, using breath and whole-body physical sensations as an anchor to the present moment. The host addresses feeling overwhelmed by an active mind, emphasizing that meditation is not about stopping thoughts but relating to them skillfully by categorizing mental content as helpful or unhelpful and remembering you don’t need to finish a thought before returning to the breath. The core technique introduced is noting: using quick one-word labels to track experience (e.g., “breathing,” “feeling/body,” “thinking”) and keeping present-moment sensations in the foreground while allowing other mental chatter to remain in the background. 00:00 Welcome and First Sit 00:52 Posture and Breath Comfort 04:14 Expand to Body Awareness 07:31 When Meditation Feels Overwhelming 08:52 Helpful vs Unhelpful Thoughts 10:35 You Don’t Have to Finish Thoughts 12:01 Noting Technique Explained 14:59 Foreground vs Background Mind 16:53 Second Meditation with Noting 18:50 Three Labels Practice 22:20 Closing Reminder

    24 min
  6. S2 Episode #5: The New Tabloids & Capitalist Gangsters – X's Fog of War, Elon's Fraud, and US Empire

    MAR 5

    S2 Episode #5: The New Tabloids & Capitalist Gangsters – X's Fog of War, Elon's Fraud, and US Empire

    Elon Musk’s PAC Reprimanded for Georgia Voter Fraud Allegations, Iran Strikes, and Disinformation Flooding X Host Kodie and co-hosts share listener statistics (top countries outside the U.S. include the UK, Singapore, Russia, Mexico, and Belgium) and play a “spot the lie” game tied to current events, then discuss reports that the Trump DOJ withheld Epstein-related documents, including FBI memos about an alleged sexual assault accusation against Donald Trump. They cover renewed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, alleged civilian casualties, and concerns about deliberate targeting, alongside a Wired report describing X being flooded with disinformation, including recycled footage, AI-generated images, and monetized false posts from blue-check accounts. The episode pivots to Elon Musk’s America PAC, which Georgia’s State Elections Board reprimanded over allegedly sending partially prefilled absentee ballot applications and misleading formatting. They also discuss DOGE’s restructuring and argue U.S. foreign policy and government action serve corporate interests. Next week they plan an Edward Bernays focus and Adam Curtis’s “The Century of the Self,” and they close with news that Saranac Lake will remove Flock AI cameras after public pushback. 00:00 Welcome Back and Setup 01:15 Housekeeping Global Listeners 03:05 Spot the Lie Game 05:22 Lie Revealed and Real Headlines 07:10 Epstein Files and Privilege 11:21 Epstein Lottery Money Laundering 12:29 Satirical Education Network Ad 14:10 Iran Strikes and Moral Fallout 20:13 Wired Report X Disinformation 24:21 X as Tabloid Media 26:07 Curating Social Feeds 28:50 Frameworks for Foreign Policy 39:53 Lobbying and Class Power 44:21 Militarism and Identity 47:00 Business Plot Revival 48:43 Satirical Sponsor Break 50:43 Musk PAC Voter Fraud 55:41 DOGE and DDS Takeover 59:09 Loyalty Over Competence 01:03:37 Wrap Up and Next Week 01:06:46 Good News Local Cameras 01:07:33 Final Sign Off

    1h 8m

  7. MAR 1

    Joe's Meditation Series: Part Two - Like Flying a Kite

    Getting Started with Meditation: Breath Basics and the Kite-Flying Metaphor This episode continues a series on starting a meditation practice by reviewing basic setup: finding a comfortable posture (seated, lying down, or standing), scanning the body for tension, and using the breath as the main meditation object by noticing its physical sensations and choosing to breathe in a more relaxing, refreshing way. It notes how body, breath, and mind influence each other, and suggests an alternate practice of checking in with the six sense doors if focusing on the breath feels tedious. The host introduces a kite-flying metaphor, describing the initial effort of “getting the kite in the air” as the deliberate, persistent attention needed to lock onto the meditation object, and distractions as the wind dropping and the kite falling, requiring a restart that becomes easier with repetition. The session ends with a guided breath meditation emphasizing detailed sensation tracking and noticing changes over time. 00:00 Welcome and Plan 01:05 Guided Breath Setup 03:20 Body Breath Mind Foundation 07:54 Beyond the Breath Options 10:05 Meditation Like Flying a Kite 13:02 Effort Distraction and Restart 16:29 Closing Guided Practice 17:53 Micro Sensations and Curiosity 21:58 Noticing Change and Wrap Up

    24 min
  8. S2 Episode #4: Warrants for Sale – Corrupt Acquisitions & ICE's Legal Losing Streak

    FEB 24

    S2 Episode #4: Warrants for Sale – Corrupt Acquisitions & ICE's Legal Losing Streak

    Flock AI Cameras in Saranac Lake, ICE Warehouse Markups, and DOJ Cases Falling Apart Kodie hosts episode season two, episode four of “Propaganda Loves You” with Arthur and Joe, framing the show around Fourth Amendment concerns and government access to personal data via corporate brokers. The group discusses Saranac Lake, New York installing Flock AI license plate reader and security cameras using a $241,500 state grant, including how the system profiles vehicles, stores data for 30 days, shares with other law enforcement, and is leased from Flock; they review the local reporting on mixed community reaction, error rates, privacy and security risks, misuse concerns, potential ICE access, and new Flock products linking vehicle data to personal data. A satirical ad break for “Victory Coffee” follows. Joe introduces a TikTok report (Jess Craven 101) alleging ICE is repeatedly overpaying for warehouses converted into detention centers, citing specific examples and markups (including a Social Circle, Georgia purchase for $128.5M after a $29.4M purchase less than two years prior), and raising questions about oversight, competitive bidding, and who benefits, amid claims of large ICE spending plans. The hosts connect this to broader patterns of government-enabled profiteering and discuss potential accountability, including recovering misused funds. Another satirical ad break for “Harmony Pods” follows. Arthur summarizes a Guardian-reported pattern where DOJ/DHS bring aggressive charges for assaulting or impeding federal officers during immigration enforcement and protest contexts, but cases collapse when evidence is tested, including Minneapolis examples where video contradicts sworn statements and charges are dismissed with prejudice; similar lack of convictions is noted in Chicago and repeated defense wins in Los Angeles. They discuss what “with prejudice” means and whether repeat misconduct should restrict future charging power. The episode closes with “good news” updates: mention of Prince Andrew being arrested on his birthday, New Mexico reopening a probe into Epstein’s Zorro Ranch and seeking unredacted federal files, and Bill Gates withdrawing from an AI summit keynote after disclosure of an Epstein-related email allegation; they also share personal updates about trapping and spaying a pregnant stray cat and note an upcoming release of episode two of Joe’s meditation series. 00:00 Welcome and Premise 00:55 Today’s Topics Preview 01:03 DOJ Cases Falling Apart 01:54 ICE Spending Corruption Tease 04:01 Listener Stats Update 06:39 Flock Cameras Arrive 13:56 How Flock Works 15:03 Privacy and Misuse Concerns 17:26 Fourth Amendment Debate 28:44 Oversight and Next Steps 29:34 Satirical Sponsor Break 31:15 TikTok Exposé on Warehouses 32:22 ICE Warehouse Markups 33:26 No Oversight Spending 34:36 Upward Redistribution Pattern 37:26 Brazen Corruption Examples 39:57 Public Anger Watershed 41:09 Justice and Clawbacks 44:28 Epstein Lottery Tangent 45:46 Harmony Pods Ad Break 47:02 DOJ Cases Falling Apart 50:27 Dismissed With Prejudice 54:39 Supreme Court Endgame 57:52 Accountability Updates 01:02:03 Good News and Plugs 01:05:13 Show Wrap and Outro Resources used for this episode - https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2026/02/new-flock-police-cameras-take-roost-in-saranac-lake/ https://deflock.org/map#map=15/44.327241/-74.135377 https://deflock.org/ https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/the-revolution-is-here https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/21/doj-protesters-federal-agents-cases https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/difference-between-dismissed-or-without-prejudice#:~:text=Judges%20are%20careful%20about%20dismissing,gives%20you%20another%20chance%20to: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39wj94me31o https://www.tiktok.com/@jesscraven101/video/7608386500606119181?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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The world runs on stories. Some inspire. Some deceive. And some… are designed to control you. Propaganda Loves You pulls back the curtain on the narratives shaping our world, whether they come from politicians, corporations, or the media. Through deep investigative research, historical analysis, and compelling storytelling, we break down how disinformation and propaganda works, who benefits from it, and why it’s so effective. Hosted by a team with backgrounds in military intelligence, academia, and tech, this podcast explores how propaganda has shaped history, how it operates today, and how you can recognize it in real time. Stay safe; stay aware, and remember... Propaganda Loves You.

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    Propaganda Distilling, LLC.
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    2025 - 2026
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