We talk with a media ethics and law professor about how media companies manage campaign ads — particularly if they contain lies. And a public policy expert joins us to discuss the potential impact and constitutionality of executive orders President Trump announced over the weekend he said are aimed at providing economic relief from the coronavirus.
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Campaign Ads Raise Legal, Ethical Questions For Campaigns And Media Outlets
The Trump campaign has sued a Rhinelander TV station for running an ad critical of the president, while social media platforms are under pressure to flag dishonest posts. We look into the legal and ethical guidelines that govern what type of campaign ads can be produced and what media outlets are able to air.
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President Trump Takes Executive Action For Coronavirus Relief
Over the weekend President Trump signed four executive orders to address the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. This comes after Congress failed to reach a deal on another round of coronavirus relief. We discuss what’s included in the orders and the criticism that they’re unconstitutional.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Jana Rose Schleis Producer
- Jane Kirtley Guest
- Daniel Gitterman Guest
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
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