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// It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it? //

© Squiz Media Length 00:11:59 23 March 2026 Season 7 Episode 1497 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News Country: Australia Type: Episodic

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© Squiz Media Length 00:11:59 23 March 2026 Season 7 Episode 1497 Age: 6-10 , 11plus Topics: News Country: Australia Type: Episodic

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This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but episode one is a great place to start.

Listen to episode one here

It's been used in wars, shaped big moments in history, and today… it is popping up in your social media feed. But what exactly is propaganda — and how can you spot it?

In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains.

And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you think critically, ask smart questions, and spot propaganda in the wild.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids who want to understand how ideas spread — and how to stay one step ahead of them.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

An anti-Chinese cartoon titled ‘The Mongolian Octopus’

The anti-suffrage campaign


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