
 Newscast The Riots Q+A
 Aug 8, 2024 
 Joe Pike, a political correspondent, Sima Kotecha, a senior UK correspondent, Daniel De Simone, an investigations correspondent, and Marianna Spring, a disinformation expert, dive into the recent UK riots linked to the Southport attack. They discuss the media's portrayal of protests versus riots and the use of water cannons by police. The impact of social media on politics and the rising concerns of misinformation highlight the need for accountability in news reporting. Together, they unravel the complexities surrounding civil unrest and digital discourse. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Media, Justice, and the Language of Protest 
 01:34 • 13min 
 The Controversy of Water Cannon Use by UK Police 
 14:21 • 2min 
 Police Strategies and Military Considerations in Civil Unrest 
 16:04 • 8min 
 The Influence of Social Media on UK Politics 
 23:54 • 2min 
 Navigating Online Misinformation and Government Legislation 
 26:02 • 2min 
 Unmasking Channel 3 Now 
 28:24 • 9min 


