Get the appTony Barry and George Megalogenis discuss the response to an alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines. The prime minister has urged people to lower the temperature, but the panel asks whether politicians can ask their supporters to tone down hateful rhetoric. They also consider lessons from history for navigating toxic public debate.
Tony Barry and George Megalogenis host a podcast examining the response to an alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines. The prime minister urged everyone to turn the temperature down, but the discussion says many quickly escalated their rhetoric, particularly online. The hosts ask whether leaders from all sides can urge their supporters to tone down their language. They also consider what lessons history offers for navigating toxic public debate.
Tony Barry and George Megalogenis discuss the response to the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines this week. The prime minister urged everyone to turn the temperature down, but many quickly raised it again, particularly online. The discussion asks whether politicians from all sides can tell their supporters to tone down their rhetoric. It also looks at what history can teach people about navigating toxic public debate.