Podcast Summary: "Propaganda Prime Time: What the Media Won’t Say about what DOGE is Finding"

Episode: Propaganda Prime Time: What the Media Won’t Say about what DOGE is Finding
Release Date: May 29, 2025
Host: Ben Ferguson
Podcast: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson
Producer: Premiere Networks

Introduction

In this episode of The 47 Morning Update, host Ben Ferguson delves into two significant and controversial topics: the recent cleanup efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding Social Security discrepancies, and a study highlighting media bias against Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Ferguson provides detailed insights, includes exclusive interviews, and presents alarming statistics that challenge mainstream narratives.

Story 1: Social Security Cleanup by DOGE

Timestamp: [02:54] - [10:29]

Ben Ferguson opens the discussion by addressing a major initiative undertaken by DOGE to rectify anomalies within the Social Security system. He reveals that DOGE has successfully removed 12.3 million individuals erroneously listed as aged 120 or older. This revelation follows a series of updates from DOGE:

• March 18: DOGE marked 3.2 million Social Security number holders aged 120+ as deceased.
• April 24: An additional 11 million individuals were removed from the system.

Ferguson emphasizes the scale of this cleanup, stating, “One of the big reasons why Donald Trump was elected is he promised you, the American taxpayer, that he was going to make sure that your money was no longer wasted” ([02:55], [03:00]).

Exclusive Interview with Antonio:

Ferguson introduces an interview with Antonio, a representative assisting DOGE in this cleanup process. Antonio provides a detailed account of the findings:

• Discovery of Fraud: Originally aiming to uncover fraud, DOGE inadvertently discovered a substantial number of non-citizens receiving Social Security numbers.

  Antonio: “This literally blew us away. Like, we went there to find fraud and we found this by accident.” ([06:04])

• Pathways for Illegal Immigration: Antonio outlines the methods through which illegal immigrants obtain Social Security numbers, including asylum applications and administrative offenses at ports of entry.

  Antonio: “You can apply for a work document. You file a765. It's the work form. You get this form called the 766. That's the authorization.” ([07:15])

• Implications on Public Benefits and Voting: The interview reveals that 1.3 million non-citizens are on Medicaid, with many also registered to vote—a claim that has stirred significant controversy.

  Antonio: “We found people here registered to vote in this population... some did vote, and we have referred them to prosecution at the Homeland Security Investigation Service.” ([09:28])

Ferguson reiterates the gravity of these findings:

“Elon Musk and Antonio show a chart of new non-citizen Social Security numbers issued. They said it literally blew them away. They went there to find fraud. And what they found was all of this by accident.” ([09:40])

Key Takeaways:

• Massive cleanup of erroneous Social Security records by DOGE.
• Discovery of significant non-citizen involvement in public benefits and potential voter fraud.
• Ongoing investigations and the need for continued oversight to prevent misuse of public resources.

Story 2: Media Bias Against Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Timestamp: [10:30] - [14:47]

Ferguson transitions to a study conducted by the Media Research Center, which examines the media's portrayal of Elon Musk during President Donald Trump's second term. The study reveals that Musk received a staggering 96% negative coverage from major US television networks (ABC, NBC, CBS) within the first 100 days of Trump's term.

He draws a comparison to the media coverage of Trump himself during the same period, which stood at 92% negative. Ferguson interprets this data to suggest that the media targets not only Trump but also his allies with even harsher scrutiny.

Interview Highlights:

Ferguson references a segment from Joe Rogan's show featuring Aaron Rodgers, where they discuss the negative media coverage of Elon Musk:

Joe Rogan: “...96% of all the stories that mainstream media prints about Elon are negative 96%. Meanwhile, the guy saved those people trapped up in space...” ([12:43])

Aaron Rodgers: “And saving billions of dollars of your tax money from going to fun, stupid programs.” ([13:15])

Rodgers further criticizes the media for not holding executives accountable in government:

Aaron Rodgers: “How come nobody has gone to prison? That's one of my main questions for Trump and the administration.” ([13:41])

Elon Musk's Response:

In response to the study, Elon Musk accuses the legacy media of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to undermine him due to his political stance and influential position within the administration.

Ferguson's Analysis:

Ferguson underscores the implications of this bias, stating:

“When you're watching the nightly news, you're not actually watching the news anymore on ABC, NBC or CBS. You're watching liberal government-sponsored propaganda...” ([14:47])

He advocates for widespread dissemination of the study to raise public awareness about media manipulation and its impact on shaping public perception.

Key Takeaways:

• Significant negative media coverage directed at Elon Musk, surpassing even that of Donald Trump.
• Allegations of deliberate media campaigns to undermine influential figures allied with the Trump administration.
• Concerns over media's role in shaping narratives and influencing public opinion against key political and business leaders.

Conclusion

In this episode, Ben Ferguson presents two pressing issues: the extensive cleanup of Social Security records revealing potential fraud involving non-citizens, and a study exposing pronounced media bias against Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Through detailed analysis and exclusive interviews, Ferguson challenges listeners to question mainstream narratives and highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in both government operations and media practices.

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