

Episode 415 - Psy-Ops Everywhere (w/ Esha Krishnaswamy)
Oct 17, 2024
Esha Krishnaswamy, an insightful attorney and writer, joins for a compelling discussion on the U.S. government's covert cultural influence. She delves into how art and music have been used as tools for political maneuvering, especially post-WWII. The conversation touches on the pressures artists face when dissenting against narratives and the impact of government financing on creative freedom. Krishnaswamy also critiques the challenges for grassroots movements and emphasizes the necessity for organized actions to drive meaningful societal change.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Art, Politics, and Cultural Diplomacy Post-WWII
04:14 • 12min
Art, Politics, and Public Perception
16:05 • 11min
Framing Politics and Music in Progressive Discourse
27:07 • 3min
Cultural Narratives and Political Engagement
29:42 • 25min
Navigating Resistance: Strategies for Sustainable Activism
54:43 • 3min
Protests, History, and Political Narratives
57:14 • 3min