Knowledge Fight

#664: Formulaic Objections Part 5

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Mar 30, 2022
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INSIGHT

Speed Over Accuracy Drives Coverage

  • Infowars prioritizes timeliness and headline impact over careful verification when covering breaking news.
  • That business model forces producers to push flashy narratives quickly, which increases the risk of publishing false or misleading claims.
ANECDOTE

Deposition Strategy Reveals Weaknesses

  • Bill Ogden and the hosts describe taking depositions of Infowars staff as a process that exposes sloppy newsroom practices.
  • They compare prepping witnesses to interrogations and relish catching inconsistent or naive answers under oath.
ADVICE

Prep Witnesses Thoroughly For Depositions

  • Prepare witnesses by rehearsing likely lines of questioning and the definitions they'll be asked to explain.
  • If you're taking depositions, document media and claims meticulously so the witness avoids unforced errors under oath.
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