Left Reckoning 108 - DeSantis' Florida Fascism? & Hitchens Vs. Genetic Determinists ft. Thomas Kennedy
Mar 8, 2023
Thomas Kennedy joins Matt & Dave to discuss Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' moves restricting critics. They also explore Hitchens' battle against genetic determinists and the dangers of pseudoscientific beliefs. The episode sheds light on DeSantis' control over Florida legislation and the implications of proposed oppressive immigration measures.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Charles Murray's Controversial Theories on Intelligence and Poverty
02:35 • 4min
Discussion on Media Biases, Critical Thinking, and Information Overload
06:58 • 2min
Debunking Genetic Racial Differences in Intelligence
08:45 • 9min
Exploring Class Oppression, Free Speech, and Historical Context
17:43 • 7min
Exploring Controversies in History and Science
24:41 • 19min
Dangerous Pseudoscience and Oppressive Immigration Measures in Florida
43:13 • 12min
Governor DeSantis's Unprecedented Control Over Legislation in Florida
54:48 • 7min
Discussion on Bloggers, Journalism, and Election Transparency
01:01:53 • 2min
Controversial Migrant Flights and Political Landscape of Florida
01:03:43 • 25min