How to Be Right

In a World Gone Wrong

James O’Brien

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Media coverage of Islam has pushed many people to adopt perilous beliefs that imperil our fundamental human rights.
Chapter 3: Numerous Brexit backers were apparently misled by a duplicitous Leave campaign that remained mostly unchallenged.
Chapter 4: When individuals oppose homosexuality on moral or religious grounds, their case collapses under scrutiny.
Chapter 5: The term “political correctness” is now politicized and exploited to stir outrage over nonissues.
Chapter 6: In discussions about feminism, many reveal a longing to revert to troubling old traditions.
Chapter 7: Arguments about a “nanny state” often serve as cover for feelings of selfishness and superiority.
Chapter 8: Trump demonstrates just how effective it can be to offer people scapegoats and prompt them to switch off their brains entirely.

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How to Be Right (2018) looks at some of today’s most divisive issues through the unique lens of author James O’Brien. As the liberal host of a radio call-in show, O’Brien has gotten into plenty of arguments with people who’ve tried to convince him of one point or another. Using some particularly memorable conversations as examples, O’Brien shows how many of today’s popular opinions can be dismantled by applying some scrutiny and sticking to the facts.

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James O’Brien has been the host of his own current affairs radio call-in show on the London-based talk radio station LBC for over 14 years. He’s also had his own daily talk show on ITV and has been a presenter on BBC Two’s Newsnight. As a journalist, he’s contributed to a variety of news outlets, including the Daily Mirror and TLS.

How to Be Right

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Chapter Overview

Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation

Chapter 2: Media coverage of Islam has pushed many people to adopt perilous beliefs that imperil our fundamental human rights.

Chapter 3: Numerous Brexit backers were apparently misled by a duplicitous Leave campaign that remained mostly unchallenged.

Chapter 4: When individuals oppose homosexuality on moral or religious grounds, their case collapses under scrutiny.

Chapter 5: The term “political correctness” is now politicized and exploited to stir outrage over nonissues.

Chapter 6: In discussions about feminism, many reveal a longing to revert to troubling old traditions.

Chapter 7: Arguments about a “nanny state” often serve as cover for feelings of selfishness and superiority.

Chapter 8: Trump demonstrates just how effective it can be to offer people scapegoats and prompt them to switch off their brains entirely.

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