Iran, slopaganda, and the lego-inspired creator behind it all

Iran, slopaganda, and the lego-inspired creator behind it all

Lego-inspired characters depicting conflict in the Middle East. This Iranian brand of so-called slopaganda has been viewed hundreds of millions of times and it is colouring the conversation around the US and Israel's war with Iran. On this episode, we speak to a key creator behind the content - the man who calls himself Mr Explosive - and challenge him on his connection to the Iranian government.

Also this week, will a TikToker running into the Church of Scientology's LA headquarters rekindle the trend of 'trespasser content'? And how Nutella are capitalising on the historic Artemis II space mission.

Top Comment is hosted by Marianna Spring and Matt Shea. The series producer is Laurie Kalus. The social producer is Sophie Millward. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Justine Lang. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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