Episode 462 • • 1:53:34 - 1:59:02
462: Flaming Groovies
UK Twitter Libel, Pedophile Accusation Warnings
The BBC broadcasts a report warning UK citizens that retweeting accusations of pedophilia can lead to libel lawsuits. The hosts argue this is a coordinated effort to protect politicians in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal. They clarify the legal differences between libel and slander while mocking the "internet protocol" tracking threats.