Overtime - Episode #643: Greg Lukianoff, Jane Ferguson, John Avlon
Dec 9, 2023
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Greg Lukianoff, Jane Ferguson, and John Avlon discuss topics such as equal justice under the law, potential election interference in 2024, external interference in society, contrasting Trump with another individual, extremist politics in Dublin, misinformation on social media, Ireland's stance on social issues, and the importance of civil discourse.
The panel supported Taylor Swift as Time magazine person of the year, highlighting her exceptional year in show business.
The panel discussed the threat of Russia interfering in the 2024 election, emphasizing the need to protect democracy from manipulation and decline.
Deep dives
Taylor Swift chosen as Time magazine person of the year
The panel unanimously supported Taylor Swift being named Time magazine person of the year, citing her exceptional year in show business.
Hunter Biden indicted for tax evasion
The panel acknowledged that Hunter Biden's indictment demonstrates equal justice under the law. They emphasized the importance of obeying the law, regardless of one's family connections, and highlighted the contrast in how different sides perceive and respect the law.
Potential Russian interference in the 2024 election
The panel discussed the possibility of Russia interfering in the 2024 election. They noted that Russia's cyber hacking aims to disrupt elections and erode faith in democracy. They also highlighted the increasing influence of autocratic alternatives and the need to protect democracy from manipulation and decline.