Shawn Ryan Show

#58 Buck Sexton - Twitter Files, Dr. Fauci, Epstein, ChatGPT, Education System, and Title 42

May 17, 2023
In this conversation, Buck Sexton, a former CIA analyst and conservative radio host, dives into pressing issues like the Twitter Files and the implications of Title 42 on U.S. border policies. He reflects on his time at the CIA and critiques the evolution of American media, addressing disinformation. The discussion touches on education's role in shaping societal issues, concerns about AI, and the growing influence of 'woke' ideologies. Buck's insights also cover the Epstein case, Dr. Fauci's pandemic legacy, and the challenges of political polarization in current events.
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INSIGHT

Media Ignoring Twitter Files

  • Mainstream media largely ignores the Twitter Files story due to political implications.
  • This story should be huge, like Watergate, but is ignored because of its political ramifications.
INSIGHT

Hidden Manipulation

  • Social media platforms promised free speech, but secretly manipulated conversations through algorithms.
  • This manipulation is more harmful than traditional media bias because it is hidden.
ANECDOTE

Sexton's CNN Experience

  • Buck Sexton worked at CNN during 2015-2016, primarily doing counterterrorism analysis.
  • He found it fascinating that some colleagues were sympathetic to jihadists.
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