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Donald Trump: Dictator in Chief?
Dec 8, 2023
Asa Hutchinson, former governor of Arkansas, discusses Trump's comments about being a dictator on 'day one'. The team also examines university leaders' failure to address the call for genocide of Jewish people. The hosts discuss Frasier, backlash for supporting Trump, and Nikki Haley's surge in the polls.
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- The congressional hearing revealed a divide between university presidents and policymakers on addressing hate speech and the need for consistent policies.
- The incident highlighted the challenges in moderating and discussing free speech online, exacerbating the normalization of hateful rhetoric.
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University Presidents Struggle to Answer Questions on Genocide
During a congressional hearing on anti-Semitism, university presidents from Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania were asked whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated their institutions' codes of conduct. They struggled to respond clearly, stating that it depended on context and that speech alone is generally protected by the First Amendment. Their answers received widespread criticism, with many pointing out the hypocrisy of universities' stance on hate speech and the need for consistent policies. The incident highlighted the divide between younger generations, who often see hateful content on social media, and policymakers, who may not fully understand the issue's gravity.
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