
Episode 652 • • 1:06:31 - 1:11:22
652: After Spin Class
Localized Jihadist Narratives and Public Relations
The hosts examine how European media outlets, such as The Telegraph in the Netherlands, localize the ISIS threat by reporting on "hometown" jihadists in high-level positions. Dvorak compares this to an old public relations tactic used at Carlsbad Caverns to get local newspaper coverage. They suggest these stories serve as a "honeypot" to keep the public occupied before elections.
