CNN's John Berman says Alex Jones was the first to target people by name in a public forum. The conspiracy theorists were reaching millions of people in minutes, he says. He said they wanted to test whether free speech protects this kind of speech that unleshes years of torment again an and really hunting and harassment of our most vulnerable people. "And jones actually going in was saying, yes, i'm going to be a champion for the first amendment"
Russia’s invasion has more impacts for Big Tech, including Facebook. Elon Musk wants a union vote, and Apple may have big surprises at today’s event. Also, Trump’s Truth Social does not have the largest audience ever. Guest Elizabeth Williamson joins to talk with Kara and Scott about her new book, “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and The Battle for Truth.”
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