Is Elon Musk enabling the far-Right?

Misinformation has spread like wildfire across social media since three children were killed in Southport last month, fuelling far-Right disorder throughout the country. But as he clashes with Sir Keir Starmer over the riots, can the likes of X owner Elon Musk be held responsible for what is published online? And is ‘de-platforming’ necessary - or an affront to free speech?Plus, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has named her pick for vice-president: Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Camilla and Tim ask if he can, ahem, Walz Harris to the White House - or if her campaign is already tripping over its own feet.ReadRevealed: best way to stop seagulls stealing your chipsShare your feedback on The Daily T podcast by taking our survey (here). To thank you for taking part, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of four £50 John Lewis vouchers. £50 John Lewis voucher prize draw terms and conditions: Open to residents of the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. 18+only. Entrants must complete and submit the survey before 23:59 on 25/08/24. [Terms and conditions]Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: James EnglandSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Misinformation has spread like wildfire across social media since three children were killed in Southport last month, fuelling far-Right disorder throughout the country. But as he clashes with Sir Keir Starmer over the riots, can the likes of X owner Elon Musk be held responsible for what is published online? And is ‘de-platforming’ necessary - or an affront to free speech?Plus, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has named her pick for vice-president: Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Camilla and Tim ask if he can, ahem, Walz Harris to the White House - or if her campaign is already tripping over its own feet.ReadRevealed: best way to stop seagulls stealing your chipsShare your feedback on The Daily T podcast by taking our survey (here). To thank you for taking part, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of four £50 John Lewis vouchers. £50 John Lewis voucher prize draw terms and conditions: Open to residents of the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. 18+only. Entrants must complete and submit the survey before 23:59 on 25/08/24. [Terms and conditions]Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: James EnglandSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.