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Apr 25, 2018

04/25/2018: What we need to do about liberalism, according to The Economist

(U.S. Edition) As the U.S. increasingly looks to Europe as a model for how to regulate internet companies, we’ll look at how Europe is cracking down on one popular communication tool. There’s word Whatsapp, which allows you to text and make voice and video calls using encrypted Wi-Fi, will cut off kids under 16. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Zanny Minton Beddoes — editor in chief of The Economist — about how she thinks liberalism should adapt to the needs of the 21st century.    

Numerous national flags are seen in front of the United Nations Office (UNOG) on June 8, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. 
Numerous national flags are seen in front of the United Nations Office (UNOG) on June 8, 2008 in Geneva, Switzerland. 
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(U.S. Edition) As the U.S. increasingly looks to Europe as a model for how to regulate internet companies, we’ll look at how Europe is cracking down on one popular communication tool. There’s word Whatsapp, which allows you to text and make voice and video calls using encrypted Wi-Fi, will cut off kids under 16. Afterwards, we’ll talk to Zanny Minton Beddoes — editor in chief of The Economist — about how she thinks liberalism should adapt to the needs of the 21st century.