Bonus Ep: How Iran is using rap and lego to win the propaganda war

About this episode

The episode discusses how Iran is utilizing rap music and Lego in its propaganda efforts during wartime.

Iran’s war time propaganda videos featuring AI rap music and Lego characters are getting millions of views online.  They praise the Islamic Republic, and mock Trump. But their message is also dark, anti-semitic and leaning into conspiracy theories. So how has a regime that’s shut down the internet, and isn’t known for its sense of humor captured the zeitgeist so well? Today, Holly Dagres, an Iranian-American analyst from the Washington Institute on Iran’s viral meme war and what it tells us about the regime.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Senior fellow at the Washington Institute, Holly Dagres See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Holly Dagres

Topics covered

• Iran
• propaganda
• AI rap music
• Lego
• conspiracy theories
• internet censorship
• viral media

Keywords

• Iran
• propaganda
• AI rap
• Lego
• Holly Dagres
• internet censorship
• conspiracy theories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Institute

Places: Iran, Islamic Republic

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