The News Meeting News Meeting: Evan Gershkovich freed in biggest prisoner swap since Cold War
Aug 1, 2024
Join Cat Neilan, political editor at Tortoise, Chloe Hadjimatheou, narrative editor at Tortoise, and Katherine Denkinson, a freelance investigative journalist, as they dissect the implications of the recent high-stakes prisoner exchange with Russia, centered around journalist Evan Gershkovich. They delve into the impact of misinformation in political discourse, especially regarding far-right protests and societal unrest. The conversation also navigates the escalating violence in the Israel-Hamas conflict, unpacking the broader geopolitical ramifications.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Prisoner Exchange: Tensions and Implications
01:41 • 7min
Violence, Misinformation, and Far-Right Protests
08:34 • 4min
The Misinformation Era: Social Media's Influence
12:17 • 7min
Escalating Conflict: Key Developments in the Israel-Hamas War
19:39 • 4min
The Evolving Tides of Conflict
23:17 • 14min
Rising Extremism and News Prioritization
36:56 • 4min