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I thought it was ironic? I mean why would anyone listen to a bunch of unqualified podcasters while counting actual news as propoganda lmao
This posting by op is ironic based on their replies, but unfortunately it was probably created unironically, there are a lot of people who actually think like this
Bingo. Probably should've made that more clear.
because people form parasocial connections with podcasters and come to believe that because they "don't like either side", "aren't established news", or are "more real" that they aren't spreading propoganda, even though they're literally opinion shows
I think that's a bit of a stretch. Its entertainment and that's why I watch it. But even my favorite podcasters are very clearly coming from an angle with their opinions. This isn't a secret.
Like, I enjoy watching Hasan. But the first show I watched of his was literally called "AgitProp" lol.
oh no I'm not saying everyone who watches podcasters/streamers thinks this, I'm saying the specific type of person who would make this would think this. Especially from fans of stuff like the bad faith pod I'll hear them say that they like the show because it "doesn't have an agenda" when it obviously does. Similar type of stuff that you hear from breaking points or timcast fans
Oooohh understood. Yeah that makes sense. I thought you were making a sweeping generalization and I got confused. All good.