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The Death of Reality - How the US Weaponized "Cringe" and what that tells us about political communication
It is January 6, 2026. Three days ago, the US captured a head of state.
This should be the most serious news story of the decade. But if you look at your phone, you aren't seeing history. You're seeing a roast.
You're seeing deepfakes of Nicolás Maduro crying in a puddle of baby oil. You're seeing his propaganda cartoon, "Super Bigote," getting beat up by a Fortnite character. You are seeing a geopolitical earthquake filtered through a Snapchat lens.
Welcome to The Meme Coup.
In this episode, we break down the media theory behind the chaos. The US didn't just execute a regime change; they…
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