The Second COVID Inquiry - Ani O'Brien on Dissent & Censorship During Coronavirus
About this episode
Ani O'Brien discusses the importance of free speech and accountability in the context of the second COVID inquiry in New Zealand.
We dig into the second COVID inquiry and why New Zealand still needs real accountability rather than polished narratives. Ani O'Brien argues that free speech, dissent, and honest scrutiny are not side issues but the core safeguards that stop crisis policy from sliding into coercion. • why adversarial challenge strengthens democracy and decision-making • how media dynamics shape what can be questioned • the use of misinformation and disinformation labels to shut down debate ...
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