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Episode 21: The Freedom to Speak and the Wisdom to Listen

Drinkers & Thinkers

English - May 02, 2022 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35 MB
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In episode 21 Mike & Dan kick off talking about Elon Musk and his impending purchase of Twitter. They talk about what changes if any may occur, the damage that could be done to Elon's other business interests, and do people have the right to ceaselessly complain about every little thing.

The conversation takes a brief turn toward free speech and the notion that perhaps the human race isn't quite mature enough to handle the incredible tools that the internet has given us.

Pivoting to foreign affairs, the now concluded French elections are discussed, with incumbent Emmanuel Macron narrowly holding off the Nazi lady.

Finally in a quick back and forth, Arkansas' Governor Asa Hutchinson may jump into the 2024 GOP primary, taking on the better known heavyweights such as Trump and Desantis. Does it matter?

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