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Pumps' Algorithm Boyfriend with Ben Meiselas
Aug 31, 2023
Ben Meiselas, Co-founder of MeidasTouch, discusses representing Colin Kaepernick against the NFL and his frustrations with the new Republican Party. Topics also include building a media network for factual news, performative diversity in sports organizations, and the impact of the electoral college and gerrymandering on American elections.
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- The importance of challenging false equivalency in traditional cable news and promoting normalcy, truth, and accountability.
- The need for a compassionate media network that counters false information, disinformation, and propaganda to resist authoritarianism and promote democracy.
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Importance of Fact-Based News and Media Networks
The podcast episode features an interview with Ben Meiselas, the founder of the Midas Touch network, a fact-based and compassionate news organization. Meiselas emphasizes the need for a media network that challenges the false equivalency presented in traditional cable news. He discusses the importance of championing normalcy, seeking the truth, and holding powerful interests accountable. Meiselas also highlights the significance of utilizing platforms to spread positivity, intelligence, and compassion. He shares his perspective on the NFL and the electoral college, expressing concerns and calling for equality and fairness in both areas.
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