7/31/23: Trump Employee Flips On Mar A Lago Coverup?, Megyn Kelly Vs DeSantis, Black Republicans Blast DeSantis, Biden Facebook Censorship, Biden Acknowledges Secret Grandchild, Staff Coach Feinstein To Vote Aye, Seniors Robbed By Gold Scammers
Potential Trump employee flips on Mar A Lago coverup, Megyn Kelly clashes with DeSantis, Black Republicans criticize DeSantis's comments on slavery benefits, Biden's Facebook censorship exposed, Biden acknowledges secret grandchild, Staff coach Feinstein to vote aye, Seniors targeted by gold scammers
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Facebook censored content under pressure from the Biden White House, raising concerns about free speech on social media.
Governor Ron DeSantis' history curriculum in Florida, including positive aspects of slavery, faced criticism from black Republicans and exposed weaknesses in his campaign.
Internal documents reveal Facebook's secret censorship of content at the request of the Biden White House, highlighting concerns about the power and transparency of social media platforms.
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Facebook Censorship and Biden White House Pressure
The release of Facebook files by Congressman Jim Jordan reveals evidence of Facebook censoring content due to pressure from the Biden White House. Memes, videos, and claims related to COVID-19 and vaccines were subjected to removal, demotion, or fact-checking in response to requests from the administration. The leaked emails show conversations between Facebook executives discussing the need to appease the White House by taking action against certain content. Critics argue that this censorship undermines free speech and raises concerns about the influence of political pressure on social media platforms.
Controversy Surrounding Ron DeSantis' History Curriculum
Governor Ron DeSantis' new history curriculum in Florida has sparked controversy. One aspect of the curriculum, which suggests that there were both positive and negative aspects of slavery, has faced criticism. Prominent black MAGA Republicans, including Congressman Byron Donalds and John James, as well as Senator Tim Scott, have spoken out against this section of the curriculum. DeSantis and his team have engaged in a back-and-forth online exchange with Donalds and other critics, leading to tension within the Republican Party. The handling of this controversy has exposed weaknesses in DeSantis' campaign and support, both within the GOP and among donors.
Facebook's Secret Demotion of Content
Internal documents obtained from Facebook reveal that the platform secretly demoted or flagged content in response to pressure from the Biden White House. Examples include the demotion of a Tucker Carlson video and the removal of a meme related to COVID-19. The emails also confirm that Facebook was under pressure to suppress claims about the lab leak theory and other controversial topics. The revelation of these secret actions raises concerns about the power of social media platforms and their willingness to censor content based on political pressure.
Criticism of Facebook's Handling of Censorship Requests
The release of Facebook files has sparked criticism of the platform's handling of censorship requests from the Biden White House. The documents show that Facebook complied with requests to remove or demote certain content, including memes and videos, in response to political pressure. Critics argue that this reveals a lack of transparency and an overreach of power by Facebook, raising concerns about the influence of the government on social media censorship. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over the role of big tech in shaping public discourse and the limits of free speech online.
Age Limit for Federal Bureaucrats and Elected Representatives
The podcast highlights the issue of an aging Congress, with a significant number of politicians over 70 years old. It discusses the negative impact of having an entrenched, permanent elected class that does not respond to the wants and needs of the dynamic populace. The aging baby boomers in Congress are resistant to retiring, which leads to a lack of competitive primaries and a lack of fresh perspectives. The podcast argues for the implementation of an age limit for federal bureaucrats and elected representatives to ensure a more dynamic and responsive political system.
The Scam of Gold IRAs and Influencer Endorsements
This segment explores the pervasive presence of gold IRA advertisements on conservative outlets like Newsmax. It reveals how these ads, targeting scared seniors, promote a supposed solution to economic anxiety by encouraging them to shift their retirement funds into gold coins with exorbitant markups. The podcast exposes the fraudulent practices behind these gold IRA companies, which rely on affinity scams, exploiting trust in right-wing figures and networks to deceive supporters. It calls for greater regulation and protections against scamming seniors and reducing economic precarity in retirement.
Krystal and Saagar discuss a potential Trump employee flip on Mar A Lago coverup as additional charges are made against the former president, Megyn Kelly dukes it out with DeSantis over his handling of Bud Light and Disney, Black Republicans blast DeSantis on his comments of "slavery benefits", Facebook Files show Biden censored Lab Leak on Facebook, Biden shamed into acknowledging his secret grandchild, Saagar looks into Staff caught coaching Senator Feinstein into voting "Aye", and Krystal looks into Seniors being robbed by Gold Scammers through Conservative media.