Is Twitter for the far-right and should the government come off it?

About this episode

James O'Brien discusses the implications of misinformation on Twitter and the potential need for government and media to disengage from the platform, alongside educational theories on gender differences and resilience in the workplace.

After misinformation spread on Twitter by Elon Musk and others about the police officers involved in the tragic murder of Henry Nowak, is it time the government, politicians and media companies come off the platform? In today's episode James takes passionate calls from the nation who give their verdict. And should we teach boys and girls differently in schools to help them reach their maximum potential? Well that's a theory ex footballer and England manager Gareth Southgate has, plus do bad bosses set you up to make you more resilient? This episode was recorded on the 5th of June. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.

People in this episode

Host: James O'Brien

Topics covered

• Twitter
• misinformation
• education
• gender differences
• resilience
• government
• media

Keywords

• Twitter
• misinformation
• government
• education
• Gareth Southgate
• resilience
• Henry Nowak
• Elon Musk

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Organizations: Global

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