Episode
#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
56:04
Published: Sat Jan 29 2022
Description
James O'Keefe is an investigative journalist and the Founder of Project Veritas. Faith in mainstream media is at an all-time low. At a time when we need better quality information, pretty much everything seems like it's been made with spin in mind. Creating an alternative type of journalism is filled with legal, ethical, organisational and personal dilemmas and today James explains some of the biggest ones he faces. Expect to learn what it feels like to have Anthony Fauci call you out by name during a hearing, why James was raided by the FBI at 6am, James' response to criticisms about undercover reporting, how Project Veritas deals with the ethics of releasing undercover documents, whether James sees himself as impartial, how many times he's been sued and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 10% discount on everything from Slater Menswear at https://www.slaters.co.uk/modernwisdom (use code MW10) Get 83% discount & 3 months free from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Check out Project Veritas - https://www.projectveritas.com/ Follow James on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Creating alternative journalism presents numerous legal, ethical, organizational, and personal dilemmas.
00:00 - 01:49 (01:49)
Summary
Creating alternative journalism presents numerous legal, ethical, organizational, and personal dilemmas. In light of mainstream media being plagued with spin, it is uncertain whether the methods employed by Project Veritas is the answer to obtaining better quality information.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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01:49 - 06:11 (04:21)
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NordVPN allows you to change your location and access the entire Netflix library, as well as other streaming services, for a low monthly cost. They also offer on-site alterations for clothing at their stores.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The speaker discusses the consequences of being under federal scrutiny and the belief that the truth shall set them free, despite the potential risks.
06:11 - 14:08 (07:57)
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The speaker discusses the consequences of being under federal scrutiny and the belief that the truth shall set them free, despite the potential risks. They also mention that scrutiny often results in more attention being drawn to them and their vision.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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An NPR investigation was conducted 11 years ago where the vice president of fundraising for NPR was filmed making racist comments, and in a recent lawsuit, a federal judge compared Project Veritas to Mike Wallace of 60 minutes.
14:08 - 19:43 (05:35)
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An NPR investigation was conducted 11 years ago where the vice president of fundraising for NPR was filmed making racist comments, and in a recent lawsuit, a federal judge compared Project Veritas to Mike Wallace of 60 minutes.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The legality of recording conversations when one party is consenting is discussed, along with the ethical concerns surrounding it in different contexts such as politics or journalism.
19:44 - 28:29 (08:44)
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The legality of recording conversations when one party is consenting is discussed, along with the ethical concerns surrounding it in different contexts such as politics or journalism.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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A podcast discusses how there is skepticism around media coverage and how some people know it is all a lie but are not going to push back against it.
28:29 - 34:27 (05:57)
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A podcast discusses how there is skepticism around media coverage and how some people know it is all a lie but are not going to push back against it. They mention examples such as the Vietnam war and how people know it was against the government, yet they still do not take action.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The value of following one's conscience has increased tremendously in American history as supported by the rise of whistleblowers.
34:27 - 40:07 (05:40)
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The value of following one's conscience has increased tremendously in American history as supported by the rise of whistleblowers. A recent story on the effects of vaccines on children will outrage both pro and anti-vax people and highlights the importance of the public's right to know.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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This podcast episode discusses Hemingway's contradictory beliefs on morality and how it relates to the recent whistleblower in the 2020 election.
40:07 - 44:24 (04:16)
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This podcast episode discusses Hemingway's contradictory beliefs on morality and how it relates to the recent whistleblower in the 2020 election. It also touches on media bias and how it affects the exposure of whistleblowers.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The video was posted after Sam Montoya was banned from Twitter for quoting the control room director, Charlie Chester, saying that they are propaganda.
44:24 - 49:57 (05:33)
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The video was posted after Sam Montoya was banned from Twitter for quoting the control room director, Charlie Chester, saying that they are propaganda. The police later raided his home, which he streamed live, and took all his equipment, including his phone and computer.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The conversation discusses the disturbing nature of Rick Salibi's solicitation of pictures and sexual fantasies about a 15-year-old girl.
49:57 - 54:08 (04:10)
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The conversation discusses the disturbing nature of Rick Salibi's solicitation of pictures and sexual fantasies about a 15-year-old girl. It advocates conducting oneself in every aspect as if on trial.
Episode#428 - James O'Keefe - The State Of Modern Journalism
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The host shares his thoughts on the nature of journalism in the modern era, how the truth can be difficult to discern, and the importance of keeping an open mind.
54:08 - 56:02 (01:54)
Summary
The host shares his thoughts on the nature of journalism in the modern era, how the truth can be difficult to discern, and the importance of keeping an open mind.