Propaganda Loves You S2 E1: Greenland, NATO, and Organizing Against Oppression

The season two kickoff of 'Propaganda Loves You' addresses the Trump administration's attempts to acquire Greenland, the purpose and history of NATO, and the implications for international treaties. Hosts Kodie, Arthur, and Joe discuss the shift in the podcast's structure and share personal updates. They delve into recent and troubling events, including the Trump administration's tactics and a series of deadly ICE raids in Minneapolis. Featuring an analysis of political realism versus idealism, the episode also highlights community organizing efforts, the power of general strikes, and strategies for mutual aid in combating oppression.

00:00 Welcome to Season Two Kickoff

00:56 Season Break Reflections

02:12 New Structure for Season Two

02:58 Deep Dive: NATO and Its Relevance

03:41 Current Events: Headlines and Analysis

07:23 Tragic Events in Minneapolis

15:25 The Power of Media and Public Perception

21:52 NATO: History and Purpose

30:41 The Idealistic Vision of International Peace

30:55 NATO's Fragile Structure and US Influence

31:58 The US and the Greenland Dilemma

32:22 The Propaganda of Founding Documents

34:39 Stephen Miller's Perspective on Greenland

36:46 Colonial Discourse and Power Dynamics

38:09 Political Realism vs. Idealism: Lessons from History

41:55 The Theory of Power in Modern Politics

52:16 Community Organizing and Mutual Aid

01:00:17 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

Resources For This Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1cKZvzVKHQ

https://www.democracynow.org/2026/1/20/minneapolis_minnesota_ice?utm_source=Democracy+Now%21&utm_campaign=18bdf12f42-Daily_Digest_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fa2346a853-18bdf12f42-193082799

https://inthesetimes.com/article/minneapolis-minnesota-general-strike-trump-ice

https://www.nato.int/en/what-we-do/introduction-to-nato/collective-defence-and-article-5

https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/1949/04/04/the-north-atlantic-treaty

https://philosophybreak.com/articles/thucydides-melian-dialogue-can-international-politics-be-fair/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUHGoBbHU_I

https://dk.usembassy.gov/ambassador/