Manchurian Candidate

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Definition

A term originating from a 1959 novel, it refers to a person, particularly in politics, who has been brainwashed to act in the interest of an enemy power without awareness, often used to describe manipulation in government and media.

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Dan Luzadder | The Manchurian Journalist: Lawrence Wright, the CIA, and the Corruption of American Journalism

The Higherside ChatsSep 15, 2024

Dan Luzadder discusses the role of Lawrence Wright in American journalism, positing that he may be tied to CIA influences. The episode explores the potential manipulation of journalists and the implications for truth in media. Listeners are invited to consider how deep state interests may corrupt the integrity of journalism.

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