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The Biden administration reportedly issued an internal ban on military vaccine messaging after social media companies flagged fake accounts used in propaganda operations. While the U.S. military is prohibited from targeting Americans, the repeal of certain Smith-Munt Act protections has raised concerns about "spillover" effects. The segment frames the entire pandemic response as a military-led operation.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited Washington D.C. to advocate for continued military assistance, claiming that all U.S. supplies are strictly accounted for. When questioned about a Pentagon Inspector General report regarding tracking difficulties, Shmyhal dismissed the concerns as "Russian disinformation." The hosts argue that the American public is being "ripped off" by a lack of transparency in how the billions are being spent.
The hosts connect the historical 75,000-person CPI staff to modern reports that the Pentagon employs approximately 40,000 public relations experts. They argue that the infrastructure for "fake news" established during the Wilson administration never truly went away, but was instead folded into the Department of Defense. This ongoing operation is cited as the reason why modern media consumers are easily "railroaded" by government narratives.
The transition of government officials like Jay Carney and various military admirals into news correspondent roles is highlighted as a form of legalized propaganda. Rear Admiral Kirby warns the public to "steel themselves" for a conflict against ISIL that could last for years.
CNN Report on Osama bin Laden's Location in Pakistan
A CNN report featuring a "senior NATO official" claims Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri are living in northwest Pakistan near the Chinese border. The hosts mock the speculative nature of the report and suggest it is a Pentagon-authored narrative designed to shift military focus from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
Pentagon Channel Expansion, Military Propaganda and Cable Bundles
The Pentagon Channel's availability on commercial satellite and cable providers like Dish Network is discussed as a tool for military propaganda. The hosts critique the channel's content as boring and suggest it lacks the engagement of modern reality television. Curry also mentions his recent upgrade to a Time Warner Cable "Triple Play" bundle.
