Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’

The transcript discusses the potential dangers of a political party proposing an independent review of Orti's objectivity and news coverage. It argues that such a move could undermine media freedom, intimidate journalists, and serve as a dog whistle to conspiracy theorists. The speaker warns against political parties setting up committees to investigate the media, suggesting it could threaten media objectivity and freedom.

What concerns are raised about the establishment of an independent review of Orti's objectivity?

How does the speaker perceive the suggestion of reviewing Orti in relation to media freedom?

What implications does the speaker suggest arise from political parties investigating the media?

In what way does the speaker describe the potential threat to journalists?

What does the speaker imply about the relationship between political views and media objectivity?