

297: Musk, Trump and the rage against free speech
Aug 16, 2024
In this intriguing conversation, Benjamin Schwarz, a commentator on free speech trends, joins Tom Slater, a political discourse analyst, and Fraser Myers, a cultural observer, to dissect the reactions to the Trump-Musk livestream. They discuss the liberal outcry over free speech and explore the international crackdown on 'fake news.' The trio highlights the fallacies surrounding misinformation, with a keen look at historical examples, and critiques the hypocrisy in political narratives today. Expect sharp insights into how public perception shapes politics.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Navigating Political Speech and Misinformation
02:57 • 14min
The Interplay of Free Speech and Misinformation in Social Unrest
17:08 • 2min
The Fallacy of Modern Disinformation
19:01 • 6min
Hypocrisy in Political Narratives
24:55 • 7min
Perceptions and Politics
32:09 • 7min