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Free Speech, Election Lies, and the Fight Against Misinformation

2024/10/8
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Jon Stewart discusses the weaponization of "free speech" in the context of election interference claims, focusing on Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump and the double standard applied to free speech depending on political alignment.
  • Elon Musk openly supports Donald Trump, raising concerns about election interference due to his control over a major social media platform.
  • Trump's threats of lawsuits and imprisonment against those he disagrees with contradict his claims of supporting free speech.
  • The Second Amendment does not protect free speech; the Constitution and the consent of the governed do.

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Jon Stewart tackles the growing claims of election interference, with Elon Musk joining Trump’s narrative. The episode explores how “free speech” is being weaponized by both figures. Jon also sits down with Bill Adair, creator of PolitiFact and Knight Professor of Journalism at Duke, to discuss his new book “Beyond the Big Lie.” They dive into fact-checking in the misinformation age, social media’s role in spreading falsehoods, and the government’s efforts to combat disinformation.

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