Candace WHAT?! Blake Lively Hires Former CIA Agents For Public Relations. | Candace Ep 154
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Feb 28, 2025 Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hire ex-CIA agents for their PR—yes, it's as wild as it sounds! The discussion dives into the CIA’s historical manipulation of media and the ethical dilemmas that arise from it. They also highlight the impact of social media on Hollywood reputations amidst controversies. A Ukrainian leader's casual plea for U.S. aid sparks questions about international relations. Meanwhile, financial struggles of everyday people are addressed, with possible solutions for homeowners making grounds in the conversation.
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Blake Lively Hires Ex-CIA
- Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hired former CIA agents for PR crisis management.
- This move coincided with Candace Owens facing criticism for her Blake Lively coverage.
Operation Mockingbird
- The CIA's Operation Mockingbird placed journalists on their payroll to control narratives.
- This included journalists from The New York Times, a publication still owned by the same family.
CIA and PR
- A substantial part of the CIA's work involves public relations to gain support for wars.
- They create crises and manipulate public emotions to justify military intervention.
