DeepSummary
The episode features a discussion about a New York Times article that attempted to smear Jackson Hinkle, an independent media personality, but ended up unintentionally portraying him in a positive light. Jimmy Dore and Kurt Metzger analyze the article's efforts to discredit Hinkle by accusing him of spreading misinformation and being supported by foreign governments, but the evidence provided is weak and unconvincing.
Hinkle joins the conversation and explains how the New York Times journalist struggled to find substantial criticisms against him. He highlights the hypocrisy of the newspaper accusing him of spreading false information while they have published blatant lies themselves, such as false reports about Hamas and Israel.
The episode also touches on a recent congressional vote that aims to expand the government's surveillance powers, allowing them to compel various businesses and individuals to assist in domestic spying efforts. The hosts express concern over this erosion of privacy rights and the normalization of unconstitutional practices.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The New York Times article attempting to smear Jackson Hinkle as a spreader of misinformation and foreign agent inadvertently portrayed him in a positive light due to weak evidence and flawed arguments.
- Jackson Hinkle and the hosts highlight the hypocrisy of mainstream media outlets like the New York Times publishing false information while accusing others of misinformation.
- The government's proposed expansion of surveillance powers aims to legalize unconstitutional practices and compel various businesses and individuals to assist in domestic spying efforts.
- The hosts express concern over the erosion of privacy rights and the normalization of unconstitutional government activities, drawing parallels to the persecution of whistleblowers like Julian Assange.
- The episode criticizes the mainstream media's biased coverage and the establishment's efforts to discredit dissenting voices and maintain control over narratives.
- The discussion touches on the influence of special interest groups and the military-industrial complex on government policies and media narratives, particularly regarding conflicts like the Israel-Palestine issue.
- The hosts argue that the government and corporate media are the biggest sources of misinformation and propaganda, accusing independent voices of spreading misinformation to maintain their monopoly on narratives.
- The episode aims to expose the hypocrisy and ulterior motives of mainstream media and the establishment, encouraging critical thinking and challenging official narratives.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “This is, this has turned into a glowing puff piece for you. This is unbelievable, by the way.“ by Jimmy Dore
- “I pity the fools that don't understand or believe that the government hasn't already been doing this for literally decades. And this was all exposed in vault seven. And, you know, like, there, this is why Assange is in Belmarsh prison right now, rotting away. And they're trying to extradite him like that. They're just trying to legally codify it now so that there's no chance that anyone could ever leak anything again.“ by Jackson Hinkle
- “This is keeping secrets to the point where you're not only sleeping with the enemy, but the enemy's putting a pillow over your face while you sleep.“ by Jimmy Dore
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Episode Information
The Jimmy Dore Show
Jimmy Dore
4/22/24
Young, handsome, famous and profiled in the New York Times? Life is pretty sweet for Jackson Hinkle, even if the Times profile in question consists of equal parts smear job and puff piece. In fact, the entire article is riddled with innuendo, aspersions and intimations — without any actual evidence — that Hinkle is spreading misinformation and is being paid by nefarious foreign governments. Oh, and he pockets money given to him by supporters online! Imagine!
Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger talk to Hinkle about the unusual coverage he received care of the New York Times.
Plus a segment on the recent Congressional vote to gut Americans’ 4th amendment privacy rights.