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Iran, Lebanon and the Fog of War: From Media Gaslighting to AI and LEGO Propaganda

In this episode of *It’s Not You, It’s the Media*, the hosts dissect how Western media is handling the escalating conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine, highlighting a stark silence on Lebanon’s devastation while Iran dominates headlines. They expose the "Gaza doctrine"—the systematic targeting of civilian infrastructure and children—and note the numbing effect of constant war coverage that breeds public complacency. The discussion also explores the rise of new propaganda fronts, from AI‑generated videos to LEGO‑style visual memes, and how liberal co‑optation of protest aesthetics dilutes genuine resistance. Throughout, they argue that media framing and aestheticized activism are reshaping public perception and stifling effective dissent.