Clint Watts

Clint Watts, a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and expert on online extremism, dives into the troubling world of fake news and social media manipulation. He discusses how cognitive biases are exploited to destabilize trust and democracy. Watts reveals how groups like ISIS use social media for recruitment and the tactics that external forces like Russia employ to sow division. He also explores the allure of extremism and the challenges of combating misinformation in our digital landscape.

Clint Watts, an MSNBC national security analyst and author, dives into pressing socio-political issues. He discusses the significance of D-Day in contrast to today’s political feuds, emphasizing the urgent need for solutions like Universal Basic Income amidst job automation. The conversation also explores generational differences in activism and the challenges of modern parenting. With a focus on resilience, Watts encourages young adults to prepare for the harsh realities of adulthood, all while critiquing political accountability in women's rights.