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Does this kids TV show say something political?

Paw Patrol is a children’s show about talking dogs who rescue people and stop criminals. They’re...

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14.43 25 Aug 2026


Does this kids TV show say something political?


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14.43 25 Aug 2026


Paw Patrol is a children’s show about talking dogs who rescue people and stop criminals. They’re an independent group, who, according to one of the movies, fund their operations with t-shirt sales. Apparently, the public sector can’t get the job done, so this private dog outfit has to save the day…

So is Paw Patrol secretly capitalist propaganda?

Paul Whitington, Cultural Critic, joins Seán to discuss.


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