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Episode #41: Trolls and Tribulations - Shutdown Rhetoric and AI Propaganda
Episode 497th October 2025 • Propaganda Loves You • Propaganda Distilling, LLC.
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Propaganda Loves You: AI Videos, Government Messaging, and Political Ramifications

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Arthur, Joe, and Cheyenne, delves into AI-generated videos posted by Trump and examines the creators behind them. The team discusses the ongoing government shutdown, the partisan messaging being communicated through federal agencies, and the potential violations of the Hatch Act. The hosts analyze the broader implications of political messaging and digital propaganda. The episode also touches on the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the global response to humanitarian crises, emphasizing the power of community action and the importance of staying informed.

00:00 Introduction and Announcements

00:50 Government Shutdown and AI Videos

02:00 Icebreaker Quiz

08:08 Listener Growth and Special Episode

11:28 Government Shutdown Messaging

22:16 Trolling Tactics and AI Garble

23:30 Political Propaganda and Law Violations

27:53 Trump's AI Videos and the Dilly Meme Team

35:28 Understanding Fascist Psychology

37:41 Gaza Flotilla and Global Activism

41:56 Boycotts and Community Action

Sources used in this episode -

https://gizmodo.com/trump-posts-bizarre-ai-video-of-project-2025-architect-as-the-grim-reaper-2000667291

https://bsky.app/profile/paleofuture.bsky.social/post/3m2b2d756ok2x

https://www.mediamatters.org/qanon-conspiracy-theory/conspiracy-theorist-brenden-dilley-got-press-passes-trump-campaigns-iowa

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/30/trump-racist-video-hakeem-schumer/86434370007/

https://www.axios.com/2025/10/03/trump-vought-grim-reaper-ai-video

https://www.peoplefor.org/rightwingwatch/post/meet-brenden-dilley-the-violence-hungry-maga-cultist-behind-trumps-troll-army

https://www.peoplefor.org/mission-overview

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/legal-insurrection-stephen-miller-goes-123838242.html

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trumps-former-joint-chiefs-chair-trump-fascist-core-rcna175248

https://www.npr.org/2025/09/30/nx-s1-5558393/government-shutdown-trump-ethics-hatch-act

https://apnews.com/article/trump-shutdown-blame-agencies-websites-hatch-act-ff5dab4e9a3a74af0c94fd9b184d9311

https://generalstrikeus.com/

https://www.nokings.org/

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