Full Disclosure with James O'Brien
Emily Maitlis interviews James O'Brien on his book 'How They Broke Britain'
Nov 24, 2023
James O'Brien, bestselling author, discusses his book 'How They Broke Britain' with journalist Emily Maitlis. Topics include the decline of Britain influenced by right-wing media, Nigel Farage's impact, and Boris Johnson's rise. They also explore the influence of Rupert Murdoch on democracy, the blind spot and fear at the BBC, perceived liberal bias and commercial interests, consequences of Cameron's leadership and austerity on Brexit, and the lack of responsibility among content providers.
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Quick takeaways
- The book explores the damaging effects of right-wing media on public discourse and national unity.
- The erosion of trust in political and media institutions has led to a lack of consequences for harmful actions and the promotion of misinformation.
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The book explores the origins of anger and poor behavior in British politics
The book delves into the anger and poor behavior that have characterized British politics, examining how an ecosystem was created to allow for these phenomena. It questions the conditions that led to events like Brexit, Boris Johnson becoming prime minister, and instances of economic incompetence and insensitive language. The book aims to explain and analyze these abnormalities in order to better understand how they were allowed to happen.
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