

Biden Takes Credit for Hostage Deal, and Elon's Media Matters Lawsuit, with Victor Davis Hanson, Marcia Clark, and Mark Geragos | Ep. 675
Nov 27, 2023
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and cultural commentator, discusses President Biden's claim of responsibility for the hostage release by Hamas and critiques the media's portrayal of the situation. Former prosecutor Marcia Clark and defense attorney Mark Geragos dive into Elon Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters, examining its implications and the surrounding controversy. They also address legal updates on sexual assault cases and the tragic incident involving a hockey player's death, tackling the complexities of intent and accountability in sports.
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Media's False Equivalency
- Media coverage often portrays hostage exchanges as equal transactions, obscuring the difference between innocent hostages and convicted criminals.
- This "tit-for-tat" framing minimizes Hamas's horrific actions.
Biden's Language
- President Biden emphasized his personal involvement in securing the hostages' release, repeatedly using "I" and "me".
- This contrasts with typical presidential rhetoric, which focuses on collective efforts.
Gigi Hadid's Posts
- Supermodel Gigi Hadid, with 79 million followers, shared anti-Semitic messages on Instagram.
- She accused Israel of abducting, raping, murdering, and harvesting organs of Palestinian children.