(187) S9E30 {Interview ~ Robert Meeropol} Propaganda and State Execution
Podcast |
The Fourth Way
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The Fourth Way
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audio
Podknife tags |
Christianity, 
Philosophy, 
Religion & Spirituality, 
Society & Culture
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Religion & Spirituality, 
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Jun 11, 2022
Episode Duration |
01:24:58

Pre-Episode Introduction0:00:00 - Introduction and Robert's story0:04:20 - Manichean nature of propaganda0:08:20 - Government destroys culture, not just resistance0:10:15 - Timing of this episode

Interview with Robert0:13:45 - Propaganda in the case of Robert's parents0:19:15 - Role of fear and othering in propaganda0:27:25 - Why was it important for propaganda that the kids of the Rosenbergs were targeted as threats?0:38:25 - Propaganda in the media as a sedative that gets people to work within the system rather than buck it0:51:50 - How can we know truth in a world saturated by propaganda?1:00:30 - Why can't the government bring itself to admit they're wrong?1:11:45 - Why do we need activists today if we solved discrimination with Civil Rights?1:21:50 - Resource recommendations and plugsA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!

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An interview with Robert Meeropol discussing how propaganda played a role in the execution of his parents by the State, and how it continues to play a role in society today. Pre-Episode Introduction 0:00:00 - Introduction and Robert's story 0:04:20 - Manichean nature of propaganda 0:08:20 - Government destroys culture, not just resistance 0:10:15 - Timing of this episode Interview with Robert 0:13:45 - Propaganda in the case of Robert's parents 0:19:15 - Role of fear and othering in propaganda 0:27:25 - Why was it important for propaganda that the kids of the Rosenbergs were targeted as threats? 0:38:25 - Propaganda in the media as a sedative that gets people to work within the system rather than buck it 0:51:50 - How can we know truth in a world saturated by propaganda? 1:00:30 - Why can't the government bring itself to admit they're wrong? 1:11:45 - Why do we need activists today if we solved discrimination with Civil Rights? 1:21:50 - Resource recommendations and plugs

Pre-Episode Introduction0:00:00 - Introduction and Robert's story0:04:20 - Manichean nature of propaganda0:08:20 - Government destroys culture, not just resistance0:10:15 - Timing of this episode

Interview with Robert0:13:45 - Propaganda in the case of Robert's parents0:19:15 - Role of fear and othering in propaganda0:27:25 - Why was it important for propaganda that the kids of the Rosenbergs were targeted as threats?0:38:25 - Propaganda in the media as a sedative that gets people to work within the system rather than buck it0:51:50 - How can we know truth in a world saturated by propaganda?1:00:30 - Why can't the government bring itself to admit they're wrong?1:11:45 - Why do we need activists today if we solved discrimination with Civil Rights?1:21:50 - Resource recommendations and plugsA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!

Thanks to our monthly supporters
  • Philip Does
  • Laverne Miller
  • Jesse Killion
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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