The Editors Episode 860: Deal or No Deal?
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Mar 27, 2026 They debate the possibility and strategy of American ground troops in Iran and whether seizing key geography could choke Iran’s leverage. They unpack a court ruling that could impose tort liability on social platforms and the wider First Amendment implications. Lively detours cover addictive design of platforms, cultural snobbery about blue-collar life, and quirky baseball and personal anecdotes.
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Let Congress Set Social Media Rules Not Juries
- Avoid letting juries set national tech policy; Congress should clarify Section 230 and social media liability.
- Charlie argues the courts are making an end run and a 2005-style statute is needed to define platforms' responsibilities.
Social Media Suits Are Not Tobacco Suits
- Comparing social-media suits to Big Tobacco is misleading because nicotine had a clear chemical addiction mechanism, while social harms depend on behavior and age.
- Phil Klein suggests age-based limits (e.g., under-16 bans) are a legislatively viable alternative.
Use Age Limits To Address Youth Harm
- Lawmakers should consider simple age restrictions on social platforms to protect minors.
- Michael Dougherty endorses age limits as the standard American response while treating adults as responsible users.