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/

The Dawn of Everything: Wrapping Up Season One of The Propaganda Loves You Book Club

In this final episode of season one of The Propaganda Loves You Book Club, the hosts conclude their discussion on 'The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity' by David Graeber and David Wengrow. The episode starts with a review of a 2021 interview with David Wengrow on Democracy Now, covering key themes discussed throughout the book, including the contributions of indigenous cultures to Western ideas of democracy and equality. The conversation touches on the importance of persuasion over coercion in organizing societies, the concept of ritual as a means of encoding social possibilities, and the potential for gender equality to drive innovation. The hosts reflect on the broader implications of the book's arguments for understanding the origins of inequality and the paths to building more equitable societies. They also discuss their personal takeaways from the book and the challenges of changing societal structures. The episode wraps up with a preview of the next season's book club selection, 'Minority Rule' by Ari Berman.

00:00 Introduction to Nuclear Survival

00:44 Final Episode of the Book Club

01:03 Interview with David Wengrow on Democracy Now

02:25 Discussion on The Dawn of Everything

03:05 David Graeber Influence and Legacy

04:19 David Graeber on The Dawn of Everything

07:20 Indigenous Contributions to Enlightenment Ideas

09:55 Critique of European Society by Indigenous Intellectuals

17:36 Fluid Hierarchies and Seasonal Social Systems

31:40 Reflections on the Book and Broader Questions

43:31 Subscription Models and Capitalism

43:48 David Graeber on Capitalism's Growth

44:49 Historical Perspectives on Taxation

48:14 Indigenous Leadership and Military Tactics

57:26 Rituals, Play, and Social Freedoms

01:09:22 Technological Innovations and Gender Equality

01:15:12 Final Thoughts and Reflections

01:20:24 Preview of Season Two's Book Club

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56269264-the-dawn-of-everything

https://www.aribermanauthor.com/books/minority-rule

Propaganda Loves You Episode 50: Wrapping Up Season One and Key Conversations on Genocide and Illegal Orders

In this milestone 50th episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' hosts Kodie, Arthur, Joe, Cheyanne, and Noah discusses the show's first season and plans for the break before season two. The team reflects on the most discussed topics, significant predictions that came true, and hopeful moments. A deep dive is dedicated to the genocide in Gaza, detailing acts, global reactions, and the legal definitions under international law. Another segment tackles recent war crimes committed by the Department of War involving illegal maritime strikes and the problematic use of SEAL Team Six against drug runners. The episode concludes with plugs for important causes and future plans.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:54 Thanksgiving Recap and Personal Updates

01:42 Reflecting on Season One

02:52 The Broken Record Award

07:49 Predictions That Came True

15:29 The Brain Rod Award

20:19 Moments of Hope

24:52 Most Insightful Learnings

32:14 Sponsor Message and Genocide in Gaza

48:08 The Suicide Pact and Zionism

49:48 Interconnection of Capitalism and Conflict

51:11 The Impact of Genocide on Palestinian Society

53:14 Dehumanizing Language and Its Consequences

56:38 Global Capitalism and Propaganda

01:08:34 War Crimes and Military Actions

01:31:19 Season Finale and Future Plans

Resources Used for this Episode -

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/03/trump-officials-boat-strikes-legal-analysis

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/12/01/former-jags-say-hegseth-others-may-have-committed-war-crimes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monroe_Doctrine

https://www.justsecurity.org/125998/boat-strikes-shipwrecked-servicemembers/

https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ40/PLAW-107publ40.pdf

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/12/03/alvin-holsey-resignation-hegseth/

https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/its-time-for-fresh-blood-trump-purging-military-jag-lawyers-so-they-wont-be-roadblocks-to-anything-that-happens-over-next-4-years-hegseth-says/