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The Discourse Around the Lab Leak Theory
12:07 - 14:36 (02:29)
A discussion on the discourse that arose around the lab leak theory, a year after the first wave of conspiracy surrounding it. Many criticized the lack of evidence-based journalism and the CCP's transparency.
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The podcast discusses the origins of the COVID-19 conspiracy theory, which originated from a lab in Wuhan.
12:07 - 13:25 (01:18)
COVID-19
Summary
The podcast discusses the origins of the COVID-19 conspiracy theory, which originated from a lab in Wuhan. The speaker notes that while he cannot endorse the theory, he fuelled its spread by suggesting that the Chinese Communist Party was hiding something.
ChapterThe Discourse Around the Lab Leak Theory
EpisodeThe Lab Leak [TEASER]
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Esteemed thinkers including Ross Douthat, Brett Stevens, Megan McCardle, and Matthew Iglesias have criticized the media's handling of the COVID-19 lab leak theory, arguing that the media suppressed the theory and prioritized narratives over evidence and tough questioning.
13:25 - 14:36 (01:11)
Media Criticism
Summary
Esteemed thinkers including Ross Douthat, Brett Stevens, Megan McCardle, and Matthew Iglesias have criticized the media's handling of the COVID-19 lab leak theory, arguing that the media suppressed the theory and prioritized narratives over evidence and tough questioning.