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The Need for Broadening Horizons in Understanding Current Events
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29:23 - 42:47 (13:24)

The creation of narratives surrounding events like the January 6th riots and the Dominion Voting Systems story are often sensationalized in order to cater to the audience's desire for controversial news. It is important to look beyond these narratives and broaden our understanding of current events.

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The coverage of the January 6th Capitol Hill attack is biased and there is a lack of direct correlation between the attack and the death of individuals involved.
29:23 - 34:36 (05:13)
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Capitol Hill Attack
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The coverage of the January 6th Capitol Hill attack is biased and there is a lack of direct correlation between the attack and the death of individuals involved. There was only one person who died that day and the man who was incarcerated for three and a half years was convicted of several charges.

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The Need for Broadening Horizons in Understanding Current Events
Episode
RLRC Daily 3/13/23 Murdaugh Prison Phone Calls & The Mexico Murders
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
This transcript discusses the fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot, including the role of media outlets in spreading conspiracy theories and the impact on free speech rights.
34:37 - 37:08 (02:31)
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Capitol Riot
Summary

This transcript discusses the fallout from the January 6th Capitol riot, including the role of media outlets in spreading conspiracy theories and the impact on free speech rights.

Chapter
The Need for Broadening Horizons in Understanding Current Events
Episode
RLRC Daily 3/13/23 Murdaugh Prison Phone Calls & The Mexico Murders
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
Misinformation narratives that drive voters into outrage are often created by companies with biased access to information and a desire for the biggest audience.
37:08 - 40:35 (03:26)
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Misinformation Narratives
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Misinformation narratives that drive voters into outrage are often created by companies with biased access to information and a desire for the biggest audience. Both sides are guilty of this, as seen in the differing approaches to the January 6th event.

Chapter
The Need for Broadening Horizons in Understanding Current Events
Episode
RLRC Daily 3/13/23 Murdaugh Prison Phone Calls & The Mexico Murders
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime
This podcast explores the story of a man who had no idea he was going to spend the rest of his life in prison, as evidenced by recorded phone calls he made during his trial.
40:35 - 42:47 (02:12)
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True Crime
Summary

This podcast explores the story of a man who had no idea he was going to spend the rest of his life in prison, as evidenced by recorded phone calls he made during his trial.

Chapter
The Need for Broadening Horizons in Understanding Current Events
Episode
RLRC Daily 3/13/23 Murdaugh Prison Phone Calls & The Mexico Murders
Podcast
Real Life Real Crime