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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Tokyo Rose: World War II’s most controversial radio DJ

Sep 7, 2022
29:42

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Quick takeaways

  • Propaganda stations like Radio Tokyo used English-speaking broadcasters to demoralize American soldiers during World War II.
  • Iva Toguri, also known as 'Tokyo Rose', faced false accusations of treason and highlights the effects of war-time hysteria and the search for justice.

Deep dives

The Historical Impact of Misinformation

Misinformation has been used throughout history to manipulate and deceive people. From exaggerated tales of military victories to dropping propaganda leaflets in enemy territory, different techniques have been employed to damage morale and influence public opinion.

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