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386. The Laptop From Hell | Miranda Devine

Oct 5, 2023
Miranda Devine, an Australian radio host and columnist, delves into her book about Hunter Biden, exploring the chaos surrounding his laptop revelations and the family's controversial business dealings. They discuss the broader implications of censorship by Big Tech and mainstream media in shaping public opinion. Devine highlights the intersection of privilege, addiction, and family dynamics, while questioning the ethical ramifications of Hunter's opportunities amid scrutiny. The conversation also touches on the political fallout and the intricate web of misinformation influencing elections.
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  • The laptop scandal involving Hunter Biden reveals the corruption and depravity of his family's business dealings.
  • The suppression of the laptop story by social media platforms raises concerns about their power to control public discourse.

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The Emergence of the Laptop Story

The New York Post breaks the story about Hunter Biden's laptop, which contains incriminating evidence about his family's business dealings and personal activities. The laptop was brought to a repair shop and eventually ended up in the hands of Rudy Giuliani's lawyer, Bob Costello. The Post conducts due diligence on the material and decides to move forward with the story, publishing emails and photos from the laptop. However, the story faces immediate backlash. Facebook and Twitter censor the article, citing concerns about the veracity of the information and potential violation of their policies. It is revealed later that Twitter had FBI operatives, including James Baker, embedded in their ranks, and the FBI had briefed social media platforms to look out for potential Russian disinformation related to Hunter Biden's laptop in the weeks leading up to the story's publication.

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