The Dirty Propaganda Playbook

Just a small felt guy with a lantern, lighting up propaganda one trick at a time. For everyone.

The Dirty Propaganda Playbook is a short animated series about the tactics used to manipulate people: how to recognize them, and how to stop them from working on you. Each episode covers one play, like the Firehose of Falsehood, Poisoning the Well, Whataboutism, and Accusation in a Mirror.

The series teaches the pattern, not the politician. These tactics get used across the political spectrum, in advertising, and around the dinner table, so the goal is to help anyone spot them, no matter where they come from.

Independent and nonpartisan. Not affiliated with or funded by any party, campaign, or advocacy group.

New plays regularly. Educators and organizations are welcome to share the videos with credit to The Dirty Propaganda Playbook. Reach out to collaborate.

Learn the plays. Keep your lantern lit!