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Defamation Suits Against Fox News
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45:11 - 59:54 (14:42)

Defamation suits against Fox News could pose risks for stifling debate while allowing powerful people to hold out the possibility of crippling damages for minor errors that harm individual reputations and cause wider societal harm.

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This podcast episode discusses the dangers of making it too easy to sue for defamation and how powerful individuals or organizations may use the tactic to stifle debate and damage reputations.
45:11 - 50:42 (05:30)
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Defamation Law
Summary

This podcast episode discusses the dangers of making it too easy to sue for defamation and how powerful individuals or organizations may use the tactic to stifle debate and damage reputations. The episode explores the tension between concerns over the weaponization of defamation law and the potential manipulation of courts to rule in favor of certain parties.

Chapter
Defamation Suits Against Fox News
Episode
Liar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
The social sciences suggest the difficulty of dislodging deeply ingrained views in media and the dangers of misinformation taking flight through social media; leading to concerns over the lack of consequences for spreading falsehoods in the news.
50:42 - 54:16 (03:33)
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Media
Summary

The social sciences suggest the difficulty of dislodging deeply ingrained views in media and the dangers of misinformation taking flight through social media; leading to concerns over the lack of consequences for spreading falsehoods in the news.

Chapter
Defamation Suits Against Fox News
Episode
Liar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
The podcast discusses the challenges that come with media platforms and how they shape the way people consume news, leading to defamation of character, and the ability of defamation laws to serve as a remedial purpose.
54:16 - 56:11 (01:54)
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Defamation, Social Media
Summary

The podcast discusses the challenges that come with media platforms and how they shape the way people consume news, leading to defamation of character, and the ability of defamation laws to serve as a remedial purpose.

Chapter
Defamation Suits Against Fox News
Episode
Liar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart
In this episode, Chris Hayes talks about the danger of Fox News as a cultural pathogen, far more powerful, devious and pernicious than Alex Jones, with evidence of perpetuating a knowing lie and creating far more damage.
56:11 - 59:54 (03:43)
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Media Credibility
Summary

In this episode, Chris Hayes talks about the danger of Fox News as a cultural pathogen, far more powerful, devious and pernicious than Alex Jones, with evidence of perpetuating a knowing lie and creating far more damage.

Chapter
Defamation Suits Against Fox News
Episode
Liar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
Podcast
The Problem With Jon Stewart