Propaganda: How Shopping Became Patriotic

Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures

Leisure, Business, Home & Garden, Investing

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 4 July 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

If you think about it, proving your love for your country almost sounds too easy—just shop, and you’re goods! Feels like a win-win. Only it’s not. And worse, it usually costs you more. In this episode, we unpack the propaganda that’s shaped the idea of shopping as a patriotic act.

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0:22.1	it's easy for moms to get lost in the shuffle.
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