In this era where the digital landscape is as contested as the physical, the art of communication has evolved into a sophisticated dance of imagery, rhetoric, and timing. In our latest episode of On Background, we delve into a striking example of this modern-day digital jousting: Pierre Poilievre’s housing mini-documentary, a piece that has not only garnered millions of views but has also become a centerpiece in the ongoing social media war.
I think it’s generous to qualify PP’s propaganda as an documentary
.. Have you actually begun conflating Propaganda & Documentary ? Why ?
I’ve yet to view the video & will take advantage of ‘listening’ to your conversation thanks !
Later will ‘listen only’ to the Poilievre Campaign Video for the first time
& later, this weekend will review it visually & with sound..
I’ve avoided Mainstream Media & their ‘Panels’ commentary in this regard..
at 72 & with my background in Documentary hardly need the clutter or noise..
To pretend Poilievre is not a Classic Case Study of Narcissism In Action is laughable..
not sure I’ve ever witnessed one so talented at Extracting ‘Popularity via Attention’
no matter how dismal their ethical vacancy, caustic & toxic personal way of being..
not to mention a backtrail so indicative ‘this is who they really are’ ..
I look forward to hearing your Podcast, thanks !