Are individuals, platforms or governments responsible for controlling extreme content online? BenShapiro and AnneMcElvoy debate on “The Economist asks” podcast
ANNE MCELVOY asks Ben Shapiro, a controversial podcast host and author of “The Right Side of History”, why he thinks the West needs a revival of Judeo-Christian values.
Also, in the wake of the mass shootings in New Zealand, should individuals, platforms or governments be responsible for controlling the publication of extreme content online? Does Mr Shapiro ever regret having gone too far with his arguments? And which presidential hopeful gets his bet for 2020?
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