Knowledge Fight #28: How Not To Cover Alex Jones
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Apr 10, 2017 The podcast discusses the dangers of taking Alex Jones out of context and using him in funny clip montages. They analyze controversies surrounding Alex Jones' anti-gay remarks and his violent rhetoric. They also explore the influence of Alex Jones and emphasize the need to counter his narratives with context and humor. The hosts debate the seriousness of assassination calls on Twitter and question Alex Jones' reading abilities. They discuss media attempts to silence Alex Jones and the implications of corporate control over speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Alex Jones' Coverage of Trump's Attack in Syria
02:41 • 3min
Personal anecdotes, conscientious objectors, and Trump-Putin conversation
05:59 • 2min
Exploring the Russia Connection, False Flags, and the Constitution
08:13 • 2min
The Controversy Surrounding Alex Jones' Anti-Gay Remarks
09:54 • 16min
The Origins of 'Fill Your Hand' and Discussion on Violence
26:08 • 4min
Consequences of Threatening Statements
30:08 • 6min
The Geography Mix-up and Controversial Statements
36:32 • 10min
Debating the Seriousness of Assassination Calls on Twitter
46:45 • 8min
Controversy Surrounding Susan Rice and the Right's Bias
54:26 • 4min
Media Matters' Attempt to Silence Alex Jones
58:14 • 16min
Analyzing Alex Jones's Reading Abilities
01:14:23 • 9min
The Controversy Surrounding Alex Jones' Violent Rhetoric
01:23:38 • 18min
Contradictory Views on Violence and Abrupt Commercial Transition
01:41:38 • 2min
Analyzing the Influence of Alex Jones
01:43:43 • 11min