James O’Keefe argues that recording someone is a fundamental human right, defends his “gotcha” reporting methods.

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Society & Culture, Education

26: James O’Keefe - What is (and isn't) Journalism in the 21st century

3/19/2020

James O’Keefe argues that recording someone is a fundamental human right, defends his “gotcha” reporting methods.

1:00:39 to 1:05:21

By: Mitch

James O’Keefe, President of Project Veritas, argues his undercover reporting methods are ethical and important.

Eric criticizes James O’Keefe’s "gotcha" reporting style.

“I have a choice to make. I can repeat what they say to me at a podium...or I can to use disguise...it’s actually immoral not to use disguise, if the only way you can get to the truth is to use that disguise.” - James O’Keefe

“Journalists used to hunt institutions, and then they went...to hunting the individuals who disrupt those institutions” -- Eric Weinstein

Eric argues Project Veritas undermined the credibility and impact of the Amy Rorbach Epstein story leak

“I’m concerned that what you’re doing is perfectly legal, and overkill with respect to the individuals, and it’s killing your ability to actually stick it to the institutions that need to be policed.” -- Eric Weinstein

57:57 to 1:00:40

James O’Keefe argues that recording someone is a fundamental human right, defends his “gotcha” reporting methods.

1:00:39 to 1:05:21

The Mirage: In 1977 the Chicago Sun-Times bought a bar, installed cameras, and caught government officials taking bribes. O’Keefe argues this led to the end of muckraking journalism.

1:10:10 to 1:14:01

O’Keefe defends Project Veritas. Weinstein argues it destroyed its own reputation and hurts its own causes.

1:36:04 to 1:40:38

Eric criticizes Project Veritas, rejects the invasion of personal privacy in the name of journalism

1:48:02 to 1:50:01

Eric Weinstein compares Project Veritas to “To Catch a Predator”

1:51:11 to 1:53:43

“If you could get your politics the hell out of what you’re doing...”

1:53:50 to 1:54:54