All tagged Government

Triumph of the Will and the Cinematic Language of Propaganda (Folding Ideas)

This video essay looks at the incredibly successful ways in which the Nazi Party engaged in propaganda; so successful that our modern perception of the Nazi Party is exactly how they wanted the world to think of and remember them. It makes incisive use of several examples across mainstream literature, television and movies to draw a parallel between Nazi propaganda during World War II and modern political and governmental propaganda.

We Use Welfare for WHAT?! (The Uncertain Hour)

The Uncertain Hour tackles the topics that people argue over the most but know the least about. The first season investigates how states spend welfare funds - only a quarter goes to poor families while the rest is spent on things that are questionable at best and infuriating at worst. This is a very illuminating podcast for anyone, and especially so for those who work in social services, public policy, advocacy, and government.