Propaganda methods in talk shows on Iraqi satellite channels during crises

Abstract

Mohammed Khalaf Sabti, Propaganda methods in talk shows on Iraqi satellite channels during crises, Research extracted from a doctoral thesis, University of Baghdad, College of Mass Communication, Department of Radio and Television Journalism, 2023 A.D

The researcher in this study conducted an analysis of the  talk shows during the analysis period, focusing on the Propaganda methods in talk shows during crises and their relationship to spreading anxiety among the public.

The research problem centered on the following main question:

"What are the most important propaganda methods employed in talk shows during crises?"

This question gave rise to several sub-questions related to both analytical and field studies.

This research is descriptive in nature, and the researcher employed a survey method along with  talk shows analysis in the sample of the analytical study. The research analyzed the the Propaganda methods in talk shows during crises  in talk shows on various satellite channels (UTV, Al Rabiaa TV‎) for the selected period from 1/8/2022 to 1/11/2022. The sample was drawn using a simple random sampling method. The field study was conducted among the audience in Baghdad, and samples were taken from the research community, totaling 600, Using a questionnaire and a scale derived from the Taylor Anxiety Scale, consisting of (50) statements that measure anxiety. The study relied on the (program analysis) approach in satellite channels.