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The Gist

Taking Flack For All The Yakety Yak

Mar 7, 2023
Dan Lyons, an admitted excessive-talker, discusses his cure for talking too much. Also, topics include Tucker Carlson's failed film festival and California Governor's suspension of non-existent state business with Walgreens.
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  • Tucker Carlson distorts Capitol riot narrative, raising misinformation concerns.
  • Dan Lyons advocates for disciplined listening and meaningful conversations in 'STFU' book.

Deep dives

Tucker Carlson's Misinterpretation of the January 6th Insurrection

Tucker Carlson falsely portrays Capitol rioters as peaceful sightseers opposed to the label of insurrectionists. He obtained 44,000 hours of footage depicting the events. The most prominent arrestee, QAnon Shaman, is a Navy veteran who advocates QAnon beliefs and considers himself a shaman. Carlson's skewed narrative of the rioters' actions raises concerns about misinformation dissemination.

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