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Twitter Competitors, Lab Leak Theory, and Guest Mehdi Hasan

Mar 3, 2023

Joining the discussion is Mehdi Hasan, a prominent host on MSNBC and Peacock, and author of 'Win Every Argument.' He dives into the hotly debated lab leak theory of COVID-19, advocating for unbiased inquiry amidst political tensions. The conversation also highlights Twitter's evolving landscape with Dorsey’s Bluesky and TikTok’s new teen policies. Furthermore, they explore the nuances of debating effectively, the role of media in shaping public discourse, and even have a light-hearted take on the sexiness of cars like the Chevy Bolt.

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Episode guests

Mehdi Hasan

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

John Stewart's Apple Plus TV Show: Provacking the Lab

04:13

How to Have Good Faith Disagreements

01:19

The Rise of Xi Jinping and the Threat to Digital Rights

00:54

The Origins of COVID

04:11

Intro

6min

Navigating the Social Media Landscape

27min

Cultural Debates: Transgender Rights and COVID-19 Origins

6min

The Lab Leak Theory: A Political Discourse

12min

Navigating Arguments and Media Dynamics

15min

The Allure of Cars and the Power of Confidence

2min

Exploring Ethics and Accountability in Media Practices

5min

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla’s “Master Plan 3,” and TikTok's new time limits. Also, the world of Twitter competitors is growing with Jack Dorsey’s new app Bluesky joining the ranks. Plus, the COVID-19 lab leak theory got a heated boost this week. Friend of Pivot Mehdi Hasan joins to help us definitively decide whether or not Kara’s Chevy Bolt is sexy.

You can find Mehdi on Twitter at @mehdirhasan, and you can find his book “Win Every Argument The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking” here.

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