How America Should Deal with Jan 6th Rioters and RFK Jr.'s VP Pick | Byron Tau
Mar 28, 2024
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Byron Tau discusses the fallout of hiring and firing an RNC chairwoman, accountability for Jan 6th rioters, RFK Jr.'s VP pick, tech surveillance culture, reclaiming privacy, and protecting user information.
Accountability for Jan 6th rioters sparks debate on consequences for election deniers and insurrectionists.
Trump's portrayal of Jan 6th rioters as victims challenges initial calls for accountability, emphasizing sympathy over punishment.
Byron Tau's 'Means of Control' book uncovers dangers of data tracking, urging vigilance in protecting privacy and personal information.
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Ronna McDaniel and NBC News Controversy
Former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel faces backlash and termination from NBC News due to her association with promoting Trump's election lies and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. McDaniel's short-lived tenure sparks discussion on accountability for January 6th actions and the consequences faced by individuals involved in the insurrection.
Trump's Shifting Stance on January 6th Rioters
Donald Trump's changing narrative on January 6th rioters portrays them as victims and patriots, contrasting with initial calls for their punishment. Promising to pardon these individuals if re-elected, Trump's rhetoric shifts perception of the Capitol breach participants, emphasizing sympathy over accountability.
Data Tracking and Government Surveillance
Investigative reporter Byron Tau's book 'Means of Control' delves into the nexus of technology's data tracking and government surveillance mechanisms. Highlighting the intricate ways data from digital advertising exchanges can be leveraged by governments and other entities, the book underscores privacy concerns and the need for vigilance in safeguarding personal information.
Underlying Privacy Concerns in Modern Data Sharing
The book explores the implications of widespread data sharing through everyday apps like Grindr, potentially leading to privacy breaches and misuse of personal information. Beyond commercial use, the accessibility of user data raises questions about government surveillance practices and the erosion of privacy rights in the digital age.
Jordan Klepper reports on Ronna McDaniel’s short-lived stint at NBC News and the key question it raises: How should America deal with the people who denied the results of the 2020 election and stormed the Capitol on January 6th, 2021? Plus, Michael Kosta travels to Oakland, where RFK Jr. finally announces mega-donor tech billionaire and surfer Nicole Shanahan as his VP pick. But Jr.'s supporters seem just as unsure about Shanahan as they are about vaccines. Also, Jordan sits with NOTUS investigative reporter, Byron Tau, to talk about his new book, “Means of Control,” which explores the culture of surveillance created through a mass market of user data to track and target people for advertising and, in some cases, more nefarious purposes. Tau also offers basic steps anyone can take to reclaim some privacy and protect their information.
