On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Tevi Troy, author, historian, and senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how communication technology and changes in popular culture have influenced the political landscape and presidents throughout American history.
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Cato Podcast - Misinformation in the Age of AI
Is misinformation really a new crisis—or just the latest chapter in a centuries-old debate over truth, speech, and power? In this episode, Cato Institute’s Jennifer Huddleston and David Inserra unpack the cultural and policy panic surrounding misinformation and disinformation in the age of AI, deepfakes, and viral tweets. Who should decide what counts as truth online? Plus, why humility, media literacy, and a competitive internet might be better solutions than censorship.
Show Notes:
Jennifer Huddleston, "AI and the Future of Our Elections" Testimony, September 27, 2023
Jennifer Huddleston and David Inserra, "Oversight Board Comment on Misinformation and Manipulated Media: The Importance of Free Expression in the Debate over Misinformation" cato.org, October 25, 2023
Jennifer Huddleston, "The Rush to Regulate AI Coule be the Death of Parody" National Review (Online), January 26, 2024
David Inserra and Jennifer Huddleston, "Actually, Tim Walz, the First Amendment Does Protect Misinformation and ‘Hate Speech’" National Review, August 11, 2024
Jennifer Huddleston and Emma Hopp, "What the Past Can Teach Us about Our AI Fears" Reason, October 29, 2024
David Inserra and Brent Skorup, "Comments in Response to FCC “Delete, Delete, Delete” Initiative" cato.org, April 11, 2025
David Inserra, "The Misleading Panic over Misinformation" Policy Analysis No. 999, June 26, 2025
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CBS News Roundup - 07/08/2025 | World News Roundup
Desperate search for those missing in the Texas flood zone as the death toll tops 100. More aid for Ukraine. TSA phases out shoes-off policy. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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Marketplace All-in-One - World reacts to President Trump’s new tariffs deadline
From the BBC World Service: 14 countries received a letter from the White House saying a pause on tariffs due to expire Wednesday will now be extended to Aug. 1. Japan and South Korea are among the countries facing a renewed threat of 25% tax on U.S. exports, with other import duties ranging from 30% for South Africa to 40% for Myanmar and Laos. We hear reactions. Plus, a move to ban employer misconduct NDAs in the U.K.
Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - When Sports Betting Leads To Problem Gambling
After Illinois legalized sports betting in 2020, the state has seen a surge in business, jobs and tax revenue from the gaming industry. Advocates say there has also been a corresponding rise in gambling addiction, especially for young men and boys. Reset looks at how sports betting can lead to problem gambling and what treatment looks like with Anita Pindiur, executive director of Way Back Inn and Hunter, a member at the Way Back Inn.
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Audio Mises Wire - Political Machine Rolls on Regardless
Don‘t kid ourselves. The federal government is hurtling toward disaster with its destructive activities underwritten by the Federal Reserve System. It‘s best that we know how to protect ourselves from the consequences.
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WSJ Minute Briefing - Trump Signals Restart of Ukraine Weapons Shipments
Plus: Meta announces another top AI researcher has joined its ranks from Apple. And Amazon Prime Day kicks off, as the tech giant tries to bring in more shoppers and Prime members. Luke Vargas hosts.
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WSJ What’s News - Relief or More Uncertainty? The World Reacts as Trump Extends Tariff Deadline
A.M. Edition for July 8. After President Trump announced a three-week extension for countries to strike trade deals or face new tariffs, WSJ senior reporter Jon Emont explains how America’s top trading partners in Asia and global businesses are reacting. Plus, Trump promises to resume defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine amid growing frustration with Moscow’s continued attacks. And Amazon drags out its Prime Day deals in a bid to lure more shoppers. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Up First from NPR - Texas Flooding Update, Tariff Limbo, Health Groups Sue RFK, Jr.
Crews continue their search and rescue efforts in Central Texas, the Dow tumbled on Monday after President Trump threatened stiff new import taxes, and prominent health organizations filed a lawsuit against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
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Marketplace All-in-One - Could AI be a peacekeeper of the future?
As technology has advanced, the ways countries fight wars has changed drastically. Now, AI companies are hoping technology can also play peacekeeper and prevent the next global conflict.
Anadyr Horizon, one of the AI startups, developing what many are calling “peace tech,” is doing so through simulating future conflicts and the world leaders they may involve.