Morning Wire Disinformation Board & Chicago Crime | 5.19.22
May 19, 2022
The discussion opens with the Biden administration's Disinformation Governance Board facing suspension amid public backlash. Chicago's rising violence leads to proposed curfews for minors, stirring debate on their effectiveness. The podcast dives deep into the fentanyl crisis, revealing the alarming rise in synthetic drug overdoses and complex trafficking networks. The interplay between misinformation and urban crime highlights significant concerns over free speech versus public safety, while advancements in border security and potential terror designations for drug cartels are also explored.
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Disinformation Board Paused
- The Disinformation Governance Board, intended to combat online misinformation, was paused indefinitely.
- Nina Jankowicz, the board's controversial leader, resigned amidst criticism of her past online activity and the board's broad powers.
Jankowicz's Controversial Posts
- Nina Jankowicz's previous social media posts included now-debunked claims and doubts about the Hunter Biden laptop story.
- Critics questioned her neutrality, given her posts primarily targeted Republicans.
Broad Powers of the Board
- The board's mission to target misinformation threatening 'public trust' raised concerns about potential abuses of power.
- Critics questioned who would decide what undermines public trust, fearing censorship.
