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About Hurricanes and Debating Chatbots

The gang delve into various pressing political issues, including the impact of misinformation on disaster relief, the use of AI in political campaigns, the need for electoral reform, and the dynamics of modern political debates. 


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00:00 Christmas Choir and Nostalgia

03:14 Music and Cultural Shifts

11:54 Disinformation and Climate Change

58:15 AI in Political Debates: Fair or Foul?

01:32:57 Political Rhetoric and Public Perception


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