Topic: Invisible Government

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Final Jeopardy
Episode 254 1:45:12 - 1:47:33

254: Final Jeopardy

Edward Bernays and the Roots of Propaganda

A listener recommends the 1928 book "Propaganda" by Edward Bernays, the father of modern public relations. The hosts read the opening passage regarding the "intelligent manipulation" of the masses by an "invisible government." They discuss how PR firms like Hill & Knowlton continue to exercise this influence over public opinion and government policy.