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2/3/23 Weekly Roundup: Paul Pelosi Video Released, Bill Maher to CNN, Buzzfeed ChatGPT, Bernie Vs Pharma, Bill Gates on Epstein Ties, How George Santos Emerged
Feb 3, 2023
Spencer Snyder, a journalist and commentator specializing in media and politics, joins the discussion. They dive into the shocking police footage from Paul Pelosi's home invasion. The implications of Bill Maher's move to CNN are also examined. BuzzFeed's pivot to ChatGPT raises concerns about AI in journalism. Snyder unpacks George Santos' intricate web of lies, stressing the failures in political vetting and local journalism's crucial role in maintaining accountability. The chat is as thought-provoking as it is revealing!
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Quick takeaways
- The broken political vetting system allows fraudsters like George Santos to win elections due to a lack of thorough investigation and media coverage.
- The decline in coverage density and resources in the journalism industry enables fraudulent politicians to enter positions of power.
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Lack of effective political vetting system allows a fraud to slip through the cracks
Despite multiple warnings and suspicions from politicians, donors, and campaign staff, George Santos, a fraudster running for office, was able to win the election due to a broken political vetting system. The lack of thorough investigation and media coverage allowed him to rise to power without being exposed.
