{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5efc7bd5b5c8591b19e34210/5efc7c174ba9bc777c7389a4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 105:  Jen Senko on \"The Brainwashing of My Dad\" and right-wing media's impact on our democracy","description":"<p>On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Jen Senko, an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose documentaries focus on socio-political themes with the intent of inspiring discussion and fomenting change, most notably, <em><a href= \"https://amzn.to/3gtcYmi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Brainwashing of My Dad</a>,</em> which tracks the disturbing rise of right-wing media.  We speak with Jen today about her films, her activism, disinformation tactics used by conservative media outlets, and why and how a free press and educated populace is an essential component of a functioning democracy.</p> <p>During our conversation, Jen and I referenced the following resources and topics:</p> <ul> <li>How her father's increasing obsession with right-wing media and Fox News inspired her to make the film</li> <li>The research of Kathleen Taylor, author of the book, <a href= \"https://amzn.to/3gS9JoQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\"><em>Brainwashing:  The Science of Thought Control</em></a></li> <li>Albert Biderman's \"Chart of Coercion\" which was discussed in <a href= \"https://engendered.us/episode-86-jess-hill-on-her-book-see-what-you-made-me-do-power-control-and-domestic-abuse/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our interview with Jess Hill</a> about her book, <a href=\"https://amzn.to/2XE2aLj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>See What You Made Me Do</em></a></li> <li>The influence of Rush Limbaugh on Jen's father's behavior and thoughts towards women</li> <li>Fox News' use of the term \"fair and balanced\" to portray itself as fact-based and objective and legitimate journalism</li> <li>Edward Bernays' reframing of bad things as good as an advertising tactic to sell products, such as calling cigarettes \"torches of freedom\"</li> <li>How Trump uses brainwashing techniques like those described in the film as depicted in the book <a href=\"https://amzn.to/3gSRnEf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Cult of Trump:  A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control</em></a>, by Steven Hassan</li> <li>Dave and Erin Ninehouser's work to help reclaim America's brain from media manipulators and agenda-driven demagogues through their organization, <a href=\"https://hearyourselfthink.org/\" target= \"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Hear Yourself Think</em></a></li> <li>The importance of media literacy, a free press, and citizen demand for media accountability to our democracy</li> <li>The significance of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in opening up the path towards media oligarchies</li> </ul> <p>---</p> <p>Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our <a href=\"http://engendered.us/\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\">en(gender)ed site</a> and follow our blog on <a href=\"https://medium.com/@engendered\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medium</a>.</p> <p>Join our feminist <a href=\"https://www.engenderedcollective.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\">community</a> of survivors, advocates and allies!</p> <p>Consider donating because your <a href=\"https://engendered.us/support-the-show/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support</a> is what makes this work sustainable.</p> <p>Please also connect with us on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/engenderedpod\" target= \"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter</a>, <a href= \"https://www.instagram.com/engenderedpodcast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\">Instagram</a> and <a href= \"https://www.facebook.com/engenderedpodcast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\">Facebook</a>.</p> <p>Don’t forget to <a href= \"https://engendered.us/subscribe-to-podcast/\" target=\"_blank\" rel= \"noopener\">subscribe</a> to the show!</p>","author_name":"Teri Yuan"}