In this episode we explore the history of propaganda. We focus on how the British and American governments (and media outlets) peddled propaganda during WWI. Also discussed are examples of how similar techniques were used by the "good countries" in more recent conflicts, such as the war in Iraq and the conflict in Syria.

Bibliography:

Bernays, E. (1928/2005). Propaganda. Ig Publishing, NY.

Lasswell, H.D. (1927/1938/2013). Propaganda Technique In The World War. Martino Publishing, CT.

Ponsonby, A. (1929). Falsehood in War-time. PDF available online: http://www.vlib.us/wwi/resources/archives/texts/t050824i/ponsonby.pdf

Chomsky, N. (1991/2002). Media Control: The Spectacular Achievements of Propaganda. Seven Stories Press, NY.

Guardian: The disinformation campaign: Western media follow a depressingly familiar formula when it comes to the preparation of a nation for conflict

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