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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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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.
ChapterDefamation Suits Against Fox News
EpisodeLiar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
PodcastThe 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)
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.
ChapterDefamation Suits Against Fox News
EpisodeLiar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
PodcastThe 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)
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.
ChapterDefamation Suits Against Fox News
EpisodeLiar, Liar, Network on Fire: The Legal Case Against Fox News
PodcastThe 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)
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.