Category: Politic

The Evolution of the Smith-Mundt Act and Domestic Propaganda We can examine the legislative history of the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948, which originally prohibited the domestic dissemination of government-produced information (like Voice of America) to prevent propaganda. Discussion can include the controversial 2013 Modernization Act that repealed this ban, the arguments for transparency versus the…

The “Cinematic Presidency” and Political Branding We can explore how political figures are using high-budget entertainment to shape their narratives and bypass traditional journalism. This includes a comparison of the $75 million production and marketing budget for the documentary Melania against the Obamas’ Higher Ground Productions ecosystem, which produces Academy Award-winning documentaries and scripted series…