Language manipulation and media framing shape how we see war, fear, enemies and political “common sense” — often before we realise it. Professor Ruth Wodak explains how political language influences public opinion, normalises conflict and makes certain choices appear inevitable.
🗣️ In this conversation, Ruth Wodak and Thomas Karat examine the power of language in politics, media and everyday communication. They discuss persuasion, rhetoric, emotional triggers and the framing techniques that influence how audiences interpret war, geopolitical conflict and the rise of the far right.
The conversation explores how repeated phrases, metaphors and “us versus them” narratives can narrow the range of alternatives people perceive—and how the deletion of agency in media language can obscure responsibility for political decisions and violence.
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Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro06:30 The Power of Language in Communication 09:19 Understanding Language Behavior and Power Dynamics 12:41 Persuasion and Rhetoric: The Art of Influence 15:42 Emotional Triggers in Language and Communication 18:36 The Impact of Language on War and Conflict 21:39 Media Framing and Public Perception of War 24:42 Geopolitical Context and Military Preparedness 27:23 The Rise of the Far Right and Its Implications 30:23 Framing and Its Power in Shaping Narratives 38:55 Understanding Framing and Its Implications 45:43 The Power of Repetition in Communication 51:31 Censorship and Control in Modern Media 58:24 The Influence of Money in Politics 1:01:24 Identifying Manipulative Language in Media
👤 Guest: Professor Ruth Wodak🎙️ Interviewer: Thomas Karat
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