Propaganda Loves You: US Military Whistleblower on Gaza War Crimes

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Noah and Joe, discusses recent allegations from a US Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, Anthony Aguilar, who has come forward as a whistleblower. Aguilar accuses the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, the IDF, and the US of being complicit in setting up aid distribution sites as death traps in active combat zones in Gaza. The hosts play and analyze a segment from Aguilar's interview on Democracy Now, highlighting accusations of war crimes and violations of international law. The conversation delves into the challenges of misinformation, the role of the US military and contractors, and the importance of community and local action in addressing systemic atrocities. The episode concludes with calls to support independent media and local community efforts.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

00:44 Recap of Tuesday's Episode

00:58 Whistleblower from Gaza

02:20 Context on Special Forces

04:00 Accusations of War Crimes

08:29 Discussion on Humanitarian Crisis

11:21 Public Opinion and Media Control

17:21 Community and Clarity

30:50 Military Perspective and Solutions

44:07 Closing Thoughts and Plugs

Sources for This Episode -

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/29/anthony_aguilar_ghf_war_crimes

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-us-contractor-says-he-saw-idf-commit-war-crimes-at-aid-sites-ghf-rejects-false-claims/

https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/08/01/gaza-israeli-killings-of-palestinians-seeking-food-are-war-crimes

https://www.facebook.com/senatorsanders/videos/tony-aguilar-is-a-retired-special-forces-green-beret-who-won-a-purple-heart-for-/8523614997762180/

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' the hosts discuss the latest controversies arising from bot networks reacting to the Epstein scandal, highlighting Clemson University's research on the matter. Noah discusses a community initiative while Joe plugs an upcoming reading group featuring the book 'The Dawn of Everything.' The conversation extends to ethical concerns surrounding the deployment of AI chatbots for disinformation and examines the role of community building and online engagement in combating these forces. The hosts explore the efficacy of grassroots efforts and community cohesion as tools to resist the harmful effects of misinformation.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Overview

00:05 Segment 1: Epstein Controversy and Online Bot Networks

02:05 Host Introductions and Personal Updates

02:24 Book Club Announcement: The Dawn of Everything

03:48 Discussion on Historical Books: Sapiens vs. The Dawn of Everything

05:29 Noah's Plug: Sierra Nevada Ally and Local Stories

08:17 Upcoming Content and Deep Dives

09:21 Main Topic: Bot Networks and Disinformation

25:16 The Dead Internet Theory and AI Bosses

27:17 Identifying Bots on Social Media

28:22 Ethical Questions and Social Media Ownership

29:53 Media's Role in Social Media Engagement

43:43 The Importance of Community in Fighting Fascism

56:44 Digital Warfare and Mutual Aid

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet/maga-ai-bot-network-divided-trump-epstein-backlash-rcna219167

https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musks-x-restructuring-curtails-disinformation-research-spurs-legal-fears-2023-11-06/

The Epstein Files, Obama Coup Allegations, and Disinformation Tactics Discussed

In this episode of 'Propaganda Loves You,' host Kodie, joined by Arthur and Joe, dives into the recent narratives surrounding Trump's connections to Epstein and the administration's attempts to pivot focus by accusing the Obama administration of orchestrating a coup. The episode covers a detailed timeline of events, from the release of the Epstein files and the DOJ's confirmation of his death by suicide, to Trump’s counterclaims regarding a potential Obama-led conspiracy. The hosts critically analyze Tulsi Gabbard's role in propagating these narratives, breaking down her claims of a Russian election interference hoax. Expert insight from Renee Diresta debunks Gabbard's assertions, reinforcing the documented Russian interference in the 2016 election. The episode concludes with a discussion on the influence of media propaganda and a call to engage in local activism, specifically highlighting events by Adirondack Voters for Change and HIV Alliance.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks

00:40 Main Topic Introduction: Epstein and Trump

01:23 Timeline of Events: Epstein Files and Trump Administration

02:36 Trump's Response and Media Coverage

04:49 Discussion on Political Corruption and Public Perception

07:30 Ghislaine Maxwell and Israeli Intelligence

09:49 Trump's Pivot to Obama Coup Allegations

17:13 Tulsi Gabbard's Claims and Media Analysis

18:49 Gabbard's Investigation Insights

19:14 Tariff Troubles for Retailers

20:37 Russian Interference Breakdown

21:31 Tulsi Gabbard's Controversial Claims

23:55 Propaganda and Disinformation Tactics

29:24 Trump Administration's Strategy

33:12 Future Political Speculations

36:24 Community Initiatives and Final Thoughts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZABA8A6AUg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T175XpUyHqc

https://bsky.app/profile/noupside.bsky.social/post/3lukwmrl22k24

https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250724-white-house-revives-obama-coup-claim-to-deflect-epstein-scandal

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/russia-sat-intel-hillary-clintons-alleged-heavy-tranquilizers-use-new-docs-claim

https://events.pol-rev.com/

https://www.fiftyfifty.one/