Episode #22: Alligator Alcatraz and the Propaganda of Language
In this episode of Propaganda Loves You, hosts Arthur, Kodie, and Joe dive deep into the critical role language plays in shaping public perception and policy. They discuss how euphemisms and bureaucratic terms like 'Alligator Alcatraz' mask the harsh realities of state violence and incarceration. The discussion spans historical examples like Japanese internment camps and Soviet gulags, and touches on modern-day issues like ICE detention centers and biometric surveillance. They highlight philosophical perspectives from Ludwig Wittgenstein and Michel Foucault to underscore how language…
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