How did propaganda and the media contribute to the cold wars escalation

When they started producing propaganda, that infused or controlled people's opinion internally. So Americans became more xenophobic to the Japanese, and the Russians.

Explanation:

Back in this era, people lined up for media. I mean they still do know, but tv's weren't in every house. For most who could afford a newspaper could afford, to go see a film. Propaganda was in school, children were prejudice against other children.