Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/13/23: Media Hunts Down Pentagon Leaker, US Boots In Ukraine, Tim Scott Speechless On Trump, Fox News Rebuked in Trial, Elon Fights w/ BBC, NPR Leaves Twitter, Electric Car Rules, Cancer Drug Shortage, Disinformation Industry
Apr 13, 2023
Jacob Siegel, a senior editor at Tablet Magazine and author of "13 Ways of Looking at Disinformation," dives into the murky waters of the Disinformation Industrial Complex. He discusses how leaks can lead to increased surveillance and military transparency issues. The conversation also tackles political power struggles, spotlighting Tim Scott's dilemma as he faces Trump's dominance. Siegel raises thought-provoking questions about the implications of managing disinformation in today's media landscape, alongside engaging debates about hate speech and the challenges in transitioning to electric vehicles.
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Feinstein's Inactivity
- Dianne Feinstein hasn't voted since announcing her retirement two months ago.
- Ro Khanna urges her resignation due to her declining health and inability to fulfill duties.
Leaker's Motivation
- The Pentagon leaker's motivations seem to be clout-chasing rather than whistleblowing.
- The leaker's careless posting of classified documents on Discord servers makes their identification easy.
Protecting Identity
- If you are a leaker, take steps to protect your identity.
- Use secure communication methods and avoid posting identifiable information alongside leaked material.