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Jun 2023
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Hollywood Conspiracies: Military Propaga...

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From doctoring scripts and censoring movies, to influencing programming for game shows, just how deep is the partnership between Hollywood and the military? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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