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The Ethics of Media Coverage in an Election
51:20 - 1:00:00 (08:40)
In this episode, the hosts discuss the ethics of media coverage during an election, specifically regarding the New York Post's coverage of Hunter Biden's laptop and the potential impact on the 2020 election. They also explore the concept of a deep state conspiracy and high-level corruption in government.
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The speaker argues that Hunter Biden's position on the board of Burisma is corruption, even if the allegations about the company's actions are only circumstantial.
51:20 - 51:40 (00:19)
Summary
The speaker argues that Hunter Biden's position on the board of Burisma is corruption, even if the allegations about the company's actions are only circumstantial.
ChapterThe Ethics of Media Coverage in an Election
EpisodeThe Fumes of an Empire: UK Chaos and the U.S. Midterms
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The US and UK media have been too focused on trivial issues like Trump's alleged ties to Russia, rather than investigating the much larger issue of nepotism in politics and the flow of unqualified people into positions of power due to foreign influence.
51:40 - 53:43 (02:03)
Summary
The US and UK media have been too focused on trivial issues like Trump's alleged ties to Russia, rather than investigating the much larger issue of nepotism in politics and the flow of unqualified people into positions of power due to foreign influence. All American gas companies are also said to be corrupt.
ChapterThe Ethics of Media Coverage in an Election
EpisodeThe Fumes of an Empire: UK Chaos and the U.S. Midterms
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The so-called scandal involving Hunter Biden's laptop is being used as a political tool to accuse high level officials of corruption, but there is no evidence of child porn on the laptop or a deep state conspiracy to hide corruption.
53:43 - 55:31 (01:48)
Summary
The so-called scandal involving Hunter Biden's laptop is being used as a political tool to accuse high level officials of corruption, but there is no evidence of child porn on the laptop or a deep state conspiracy to hide corruption.
ChapterThe Ethics of Media Coverage in an Election
EpisodeThe Fumes of an Empire: UK Chaos and the U.S. Midterms
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker addresses the issue of media coverage for explosive stories during political campaigns, arguing that the media often sensationalizes events for their own benefit, but that powerful people do engage in corrupt activities.
55:31 - 57:41 (02:09)
Summary
The speaker addresses the issue of media coverage for explosive stories during political campaigns, arguing that the media often sensationalizes events for their own benefit, but that powerful people do engage in corrupt activities.
ChapterThe Ethics of Media Coverage in an Election
EpisodeThe Fumes of an Empire: UK Chaos and the U.S. Midterms
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker suggests that if the press coverage on Hunter Biden's laptop during the 2020 election was more prominent, it could have impacted the election results in key states.
57:41 - 1:00:00 (02:19)
Summary
The speaker suggests that if the press coverage on Hunter Biden's laptop during the 2020 election was more prominent, it could have impacted the election results in key states. However, he also points out that the inability of Republicans to accept election losses is not solely based on this issue.