Podcasts about free speech

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CAN FARAGE AND YUSUF STOP THE BOATS, DITCH ECHR AND BAN BURQA  #NigelFarage #ZiaYusuf #ReformUK #StopTheBoats #ECHR #BurqaBan #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  Britain's had enough. The borders are a joke, the system's broken, and the public's being ignored. So tonight we ask the questions the political class is terrified of. Can Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf deliver what millions are demanding — or is this another promise that crashes and burns?  We tear into Reform UK's hard-line proposals, straight, loud, and unapologetic:

We are talking Hollywood and the death walk it's currently on.I'm proud to say that God willing, we will make a serious dent in this area of pop culture, reclaiming some of it.How this correction hasn't already occurred is beyond me. For decades, Hollywood has run like a crackhead trust-fund recipient.People with NO TALENT elevated, and making millions, while real talent is stuffed on shelves.But fiscal sanity is not a language widely spoken in zip codes where espresso costs the same as a car payment. As production budgets ballooned and union rules thickened like overcooked gravy, other cities and states quietly sharpened their pencils and did something radical: math.Across America, states began offering tax incentives to lure productions away from California. Georgia, Texas, Florida, and even international hubs such as Ireland and Eastern Europe rolled out the red carpet with calculators in hand. As reported by RedState columnist Brad Slager in his February 2026 piece, California's once-dominant production pipeline is hemorrhaging projects to “greener locales.” His reporting details how studios, squeezed by soaring costs and regulatory burdens, are packing up and fleeing like extras escaping a zombie scene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many examples of administration Best reading of the law.Regulate greenhouse gas.Grandstand: Amend the Clean Air ActSec 202 global climate changeWell-mix gases. Include water vapor?Local and regional impacts.Indisputably the best reading.[X] SB – AOC asked about defending TaiwanIf you ever want to understand why legacy media is hemorrhaging credibility faster than a leaky stimulus package, watch what happens when it tries to weaponize arithmetic against common sense.Recently, ABC News decided to present what it clearly believed was a jaw-dropping exposé: roughly $40 million spent to deport more than two million illegal immigrants in 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us this hour as we review a very important hearing held on Capitol Hill recently that dealt with the global advancement of censorship of free speech. The EU appears to be bringing the threat of censorship to the shores of America. Craig Parshall will break this all down for us and tell us why the threat is real and present.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valid voter ID is a top priority for President Trump. https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-issues-disturbing-six-word-voter-id-claim-with-or-without-congress-approval/ar-AA1WnQvI?ocid=BingNewsSerp"The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple - They want to continue to cheat in Elections," Trump said. "This was not what our Founders desired. I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future."[X] SB – ABC News reports on the drop in inflationDemocrats want the economy to die, so they can get back in office.https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/tariff-revenue-soars-more-than-300percent-as-us-awaits-supreme-court-decision.htmlIn January 2026, the U.S. collected about $30 billion in customs duties, marking a 304% increase from the same month in 2025, and putting the year-to-date total at $124 billionThe tariffs have helped put a dent in the pace of the budget deficit. The shortfall in January totaled roughly $95 billion, down about 26% from the year-ago period.Trump stopped short of detailing which legal basis he would invoke. He appeared to allude to the SAVE America Act, a contentious Republican-backed election reform proposal that would restructure federal voting regulations."Also, the People of our Country are insisting on Citizenship, and No Mail-In Ballots, with exceptions for Military, Disability, Illness, or Travel", he concluded. "Thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There was a time, not so long ago, when the fate of the planet hinged on the stern glare of a Scandinavian teenager.World leaders trembled. Journalists genuflected. Schoolchildren skipped algebra to chant in the streets. And at the center of this eco-theatrical hurricane stood Greta Thunberg, who, despite not yet being old enough to rent a car, was apparently qualified to repossess Western civilization.She was the Left's Joan of Arc, except instead of hearing voices she heard carbon emissions. Every time someone started a lawnmower, somewhere a cable news producer lit a candle in her honor. Politicians who could not balance a municipal budget suddenly discovered they could forecast global temperatures in the year 2087. And corporations, terrified of being labeled climate criminals, lined up to sponsor the apocalypse.And then, almost imperceptibly at first, the roar quieted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Too much to explore, so let's get right to it. The arc for this hour is it's been a brutal week for Leftism. I know. I can say that every week, certainly under Trump.But it was really bad, and…say it with me: it will only get worse!Another tranny mass shooting. Robert Dorgan, woman-turned-play-manLeftists are creating murderersIn 2020, Robert "Roberta" Dorgan's wife filed for divorce. Under the reasons, she wrote, "gender reassignment surgery, narcissistic + personality disorder traits." It was crossed out and replaced with "irreconcilable differences."Dorgan's mass shooting in Rhode Island at the school hockey game, which killed two members of his family, and critically injured three others, follows Canada's trans mass sh—ting just last week, in which nine women and children were killed. Dorgan's social media show a mixture of far-right beliefs and support for trans rights. For several years, I have been warning about the rise of violent trans extremists and trans killers. My work is dismissed by liberals as "hate speech." http://ngocomment.comHarris, AOC, Omar all married to white men. Their men are decorations…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to The Kevin Jackson Show, where we do something radical in modern media. We remember things. We revisit them. We refuse to let them quietly evaporate into the fog machine of the news cycle.Because while I'm over here digging up stories the press buried under a pile of “Breaking: Trump Breathes Again,” Democrats have the opposite problem. They have people who should be absent from the news cycle… who simply refuse to cooperate.Case in point: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.Somewhere in America, there's a consultant who looked at AOC and said, “You know what this country needs? More of that.” And that person should be investigated. Not by Congress. By a neurologist.Because somebody has convinced AOC that she's relevant beyond her district. That she's not just a social media influencer with a congressional badge, but a stateswoman. An international voice. A thinker.And so she took the show on the road.Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Doug and the host discuss escalating tensions with Iran and the risks of US military action, then pivot to media and politics including Washington Post subscriber losses/layoffs, Trump's cabinet optics, Pam Bondi's testimony, and expectations around the Epstein files. They answer subscriber questions on the DEAGEL report, the dollar and immigration, retiring in El Salvador vs. the Southern Cone, robot leasing and rapid advances in China, unrealized-gains taxation in the Netherlands, rare-earth supply constraints, lawfare experiences and AI-driven enforcement, Hong Kong property, and why they favor gold/silver and mining stocks over overpriced US equities. 00:00 Iran War Drumbeat: Carriers, Motives, and Blowback Risks 04:06 Nukes, News Fatigue, and Tuning Out the Doom Cycle 07:22 Washington Post Meltdown: Subscribers, Layoffs, and AI Newsrooms 10:53 Scouting America & Eagle Scout Perks (Plus a Fed Chair Joke) 15:48 Pam Bondi, Trump's Cabinet Optics, and the Epstein Files Fallout 20:47 Subscriber Q&A: The Deagel Report—Forecast or Psyop? 23:31 If the Dollar Loses Reserve Status: Immigration, Inflation, and Tariffs 26:46 Retiring to El Salvador vs. the Southern Cone (Argentina Rumors) 29:21 Free Speech vs. the State: When "Hate" Becomes a Censorship Pretext 29:50 Robot Ownership Goes Subscription: Leasing, Updates, and Remote Kill Switches 31:28 China's Humanoid Robot Boom: Dances, Kung Fu, and a Friendly Terminator Future 32:25 Netherlands' Unrealized Gains Tax Shock: Capital Flight, Passports, and US Spillover 35:10 Can the West Replace China's Rare Earth Processing? The Real Bottleneck 36:54 Lawfare in Practice: The Domain Name Lawsuit That Cost $35K 39:11 AI + the Legal System: $3,500/hr Lawyers and the Coming Explosion of Automated Enforcement 41:52 If Democrats Sweep Power: Portfolio Defense, Debt Reality, and Why Gold Stays 44:03 Seasteading & City-States: Why It's a Billionaire's Game (Minerva, Honduras, and Coast Guards) 47:45 Hong Kong Property Revisited: Common Law, Deflation, and a Legendary Real Estate Win 49:25 Should You Avoid US Stocks? Overvaluation, Currency Debasement, and the Mining Stocks Bet (Wrap-Up)

The Steve Gruber Show | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 38:07 - Monologue 47:03 – Andy Ross, Founder and CEO of American Rebel, manufacturer of gun safes and concealed carry apparel, as well as a country rock musician and former TV host. Ross explains why he believes the American Dream is still alive and achievable. He discusses entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and the values that continue to drive opportunity in the U.S. 57:05 – John Shively, CEO of the Pebble Project. Shively examines whether President Trump's Department of Justice will defend the previous administration's block on what would be America's largest copper mine. He explains the economic, environmental, and national security implications of the decision. 1:15:48 - Monologue 1:24:44 – Steve Dulan, professor and licensed attorney. Dulan warns that a Canada-style gun confiscation effort is not as far-fetched in the United States as some believe. He discusses recent policies and legal trends that he says signal growing pressure on Second Amendment rights. 1:34:46 – Mike Alaimo, Director of Environmental and Energy Affairs at the Michigan Chamber, with the Michigan Chamber Business Brief. Alaimo discusses grid reliability and the rise of “virtual power plants.” He explains why careful review is needed to ensure stability and affordability for Michigan businesses and residents. 1:43:35 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber wraps up the show by highlighting what he calls the “dumbest things” heard this week, from criticisms of the SAVE Act to controversial education proposals. The segment focuses on political rhetoric and the broader cultural debate. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The First Episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/LcYYLfQWCY0

Toni Morrison's work undeniably reshaped American literature, and her influence extended well beyond her novels like Beloved or The Bluest Eye. Morrison confronted slavery, identity, trauma - as well as beauty - as she centered Black experiences. Morrison changed not only what stories were told, but how they were told.rnrnHarvard professor and award-winning author Namwali Serpell's latest book On Morrison, argues that Morrison's literary skill often gets overshadowed by her public image as a Black female writer. On Morrison takes readers through her canon of literature, and focuses on the artistry and technique, demonstrating "how to read Morrison with the seriousness that she deserves."rnrnNamwali Serpell was born in Lusaka and lives in New York. She is the author of multiple award-winning books, and her debut novel, The Old Drift, won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction, and the Los Angeles Times's Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction.rnrnFor an entire year, starting on Toni Morrison's birthday, the influential Nobel Prize-winning Ohioan will be the focus of literary and historic events in the Buckeye State. Join us - in partnership with Literary Cleveland - as Kourtney Morrow with the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards sits down in conversation with On Morrison author Namwali Serpell.

TW: there is a story about sexual assault of minors around the time stamp 14:10-21.    Our Feminist Buzzkill Lizz is solo this week, serving you a pod full of horror — but with that super sweet pro-abortion cherry on top! She brings you up to speed on the latest WTAF reports of the government rounding up pregnant migrant teens and shipping them to a Texas prison known for not providing adequate healthcare. Yes, you read that right. Add in increased cases of pregnancy criminalization and the Right's continued crusade against abortion pills out of Kentucky and Louisiana, and we're ready to just nope right the fuck off this planet.   GUEST ROLL CALL:   Becca Rea-Tucker, The Sweet Feminist, is here to chat about her new book, The Abortion Companion handbook and allllll things abortion! Pro-abortion cakes AND supporting abortion seekers? WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?!   Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.    OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by clicking HERE to for past Operation Save Abortion trainings, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.   HOSTS: Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.social Moji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS: Becca Rea-Tucker IG: @TheSweetFeminist Bluesky: @TheSweetFeminist.bsky.social   GUEST LINKS: BUY: Becca's handbook, “The Abortion Companion” The Abortion Companion Book Swap The Sweet Feminist Website Becca's Linktree BUY: Becca's Baking Book  SIGN UP: Becca's Substack AVOW Texas Expose Fake Clinics   NEWS DUMP: KY Couple Arrested, Charged With Reckless Homicide After Reporting Miscarriage Abortion Pills Would Be Classified as Controlled Substances Under New Bill Republican US Senators File Amicus Brief to Eliminate the Mailing of Chemical Abortion Drugs, Including Mifepristone Judge Rejects Anti-Abortion Center's Lawsuit Against Top Massachusetts Officials Trump Administration Is Sending Pregnant Migrant Girls to South Texas Shelter Flagged as Medically Inadequate AAF Breakdown on Pregnant Incarceration  AAF RESOURCE: Hypocrites Unmasked   EPISODE LINKS: BUY: Michael Shannon / Jason Narducy & Friends Lifes Poster TICKETS: Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Tour ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Emma Goldman Clinic in Iowa City, IA  Operation Save Abortion Expose Fake Clinics BUY AAF MERCH! EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist Buzzkills AAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist   FOLLOW US: Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast  Instagram ~ @AbortionFront Bluesky ~ @AbortionFront TikTok ~ @AbortionFront Facebook ~ @AbortionFront YouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront   TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE! PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more!  DONATE TO AAF HERE! ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE! VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE! ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us this hour as we review a very important hearing held on Capitol Hill recently that dealt with the global advancement of censorship of free speech. The EU appears to be bringing the threat of censorship to the shores of America. Craig Parshall will break this all down for us and tell us why the threat is real and present.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky Gervais jokes about free speech in his Netflix special, "Mortality".

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

A nine-year-old asked a simple question during a presidential campaign: “If the rich are going to pay for everything… how?” That question is now playing out in real time. New York City is running a $127 billion budget for eight million people — and still facing a $5 billion shortfall. Meanwhile, Florida operates a $117 billion budget for 23 million residents. We break down: Why socialist promises always land on the middle class The budget contrast between New York City and Florida How Governor Ron DeSantis exposed the math Corporate migration from California to Miami Why Palantir Technologies and other tech giants are relocating Germany's attempt to censor elections beyond its borders And what this means for free speech and digital sovereignty From fiscal collapse to global censorship battles — today's episode connects the economic and cultural dots.

You ever notice how certain news stories age like milk in the Arizona sun, while others are preserved like the Hope Diamond of hysteria? The media can take a story and turn it into a three-month Netflix docuseries, or they can bury it so deep that archaeologists won't find it until the Smithsonian does a special exhibit titled “Things We Meant to Cover.”I'm behind on the news, and Democrats love that. They think if we blink, the record resets. But here's the thing about conservatives. We marinate. We slow roast. We let the facts simmer until they reduce into something rich and undeniable. I don't have to react in real time because I'm not chasing dopamine hits. I'm chasing truth.Take the alleged attack on Ilhan Omar. For a hot minute, it was treated like the opening scene of a political thriller. Then silence. Two weeks. No updates. Bail denied. Curtain closed. If this were a MAGA supporter who sneezed too aggressively in her direction, CNN would be hosting candlelight vigils. Instead? Nothing. Not a peep. The outrage evaporated like a campaign promise in July.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats want us not talking about things, they NEED US not talking about things.Because all the “things” are not good for them.President Trump is revisiting the census. This is part of his overall strategy to cripple Democrats before the midterms.Not that Democrats aren't doing a great job themselves at that.I didn't discuss Marco Rubio appearing in front of the Senate or his recent performance, but I heard that he was masterful.I know that Hillary Clinton got clobbered. I think I will talk more about that tomorrow.One subject I really want to delve into soon is how the polls don't match reality.What a scam polling is.And what about China? Not a lot of talk about them. The American economy is booming, but what's happening in China?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have threatened sanctions against students and schools that facilitate walkout protests. Texas officials have threatened to strip funding from districts, decertify teachers and replace elected trustees with a state-appointed board of managers. In other news, what didn't air on CBS may be doing more for James Talarico than if it had. Late-night host Stephen Colbert said his interview with the Democratic Senate candidate was blocked Monday; a Collin County jury has sentenced a father of six to life in prison for repeatedly physically abusing and starving his children; and the Dallas Mavericks announced Wednesday morning that guard Kyrie Irving will not return to play this season as he continues his recovery from ACL surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Few have as clear a view to what's actually going on in our city than the leaders in City Hall tasked with improving conditions for the residents who live, work, and recreate in our region's urban core. Brad Davy served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Justin M. Bibb for the four years of his first term. Davy led a cabinet of young leaders who hoped to remake City Hall, renovating everything from policies, procedures, and practices to customer service and relationships with city council.rnrnThe work was never easy, and the progress never enough to match the aspirations of the cabinet and the mayor. Nevertheless, there were successes along with the inevitable challenges. As he steps out of his City Hall office, former chief of staff Davy steps onto the City Club stage to share some reflections and learnings from cabinet service, along with some challenges for the community to take up.rnrnBrad Whitehead, whose civic resume includes the Site Readiness Fund and the Fund for Our Economic Future, will moderate a wide ranging conversation.

This SEPTIC ISLE! The arrest of PRINCE ANDREW Your views live  #KingCharles #Abdication #PrinceAndrew #Epstein #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV  Jon Gaunt wants your reaction to the arrest of Prince Andrew. Is he just the tip of the iceberg of corruption and privilege that is wrecking the UK.  How has Britain gone from a Sceptered Isle to the state it is today?  Shakespeare predicted this over 500 years ago and Jon Gaunt explains why in this podcast. We have sold out Britain and our values and created this mess.  Join in and tell me your views. King Charles, abdication, Prince Andrew, Epstein, Peter Mandelson, Keir Starmer, British Monarchy, royal crisis, Prince William, royal scandal, Epstein links, UK politics, monarchy under pressure, Jon Gaunt, royal cover up #KingCharles #Abdication #PrinceAndrew #Epstein #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV

Is The View Under FCC Attack? War With Iran? And Who Pays for Risky Rescue Missions? Is the federal government targeting The View? FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says an enforcement action is underway after the show featured Democratic lawmaker James Talarico. But here's the issue — there's no equal-time violation. No rule broken. So what exactly is being enforced? Is this about media fairness… or political intimidation? At the same time, headlines are screaming that the United States is on the brink of war with Iran. Why now? What direct threat justifies escalation? And are Americans ready for another Middle East conflict? Plus — California's deadliest avalanche in state history has claimed eight lives and cost massive rescue resources. But the group reportedly ventured out despite avalanche warnings. Should taxpayers repeatedly fund rescue operations when people ignore official alerts? Where does personal responsibility begin? This episode tackles media freedom, government power, war rhetoric, and accountability — without spin. The Karel Show streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas, bringing independent commentary four days a week. #TheView, #FCC, #BrendanCarr, #JamesTalarico, #MediaFreedom, #FreeSpeech, #PoliticalPressure, #TrumpPolitics, #WarWithIran, #IranConflict, #USForeignPolicy, #MiddleEastTensions, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #GovernmentOverreach, #EqualTimeRule, #NewsAnalysis, #Avalanche, #CaliforniaNews, #RescueCosts, #PublicPolicy, #Accountability, #CurrentEvents, #USPolitics, #IndependentMedia, #TheKarelShow, #LasVegasBroadcaster, #DemocracyDebate, #MediaBias, #CivilLiberties https://youtube.com/live/1qZsDsOO0ws

During the security conference in Germany last weekend, the world saw democrats embarrass America, but there was another world leader that made news on his stance on free speech. That would be French President Macron, find out what he said, plus, the topic of who else shows up on the Epstein files comes up.

In a timely conversation about the ACLU's massive docket of cases, Pam Karlan speaks with Anthony Romero, JD '90, executive director of the ACLU, about the surge of civil rights and civil liberties battles facing the country right now.Romero discusses major pieces of litigation spanning immigration, free speech, voting rights, and government accountability. A key focus is the Supreme Court showdown over birthright citizenship, where the Trump administration is attempting to deny citizenship to certain children born in the U.S., a move Romero calls an attack on one of the core promises of the Fourteenth Amendment. They also explore what happens when the government pushes the boundaries of compliance with court rulings and what that means for the rule of law.Tune in for a compelling conversation about the cases that could help define the next chapter of civil liberties law in the United States.Links:Anthony Romero >>> ACLU pageConnect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageDiego Zambrano >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/X(00:00) Introduction and ACLU's Rapidly Expanding Docket(02:30) Small but Mighty—ACLU vs. Federal Power(07:00) Inside a Burgeoning Docket(11:30) Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court(16:00) Enforcement at Scale and the Rule of Law(21:00): An Inflection Point in Public Sentiment Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The City Bar's Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies hosts today's podcast on President Trump's:  Winning the Race, America's AI Action Plan. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker is joined by task force members Matthew Bacal (Davis Polk), Azish Filabi (American College of Financial Services), Robert Mahari (Stanford Codex), and Evan Abrams (Steptoe), to review the plan's three pillars and key action steps. Pillar One (“Accelerate AI Innovation”) is described as largely deregulatory, including agency review of rules and certain FTC/FCC actions, with targeted concerns such as ideological bias and synthetic media in the legal system, plus investments in open-source/open-weight models, data, interpretability, evaluations, and government/DoD adoption. Pillar Two (“Build American AI Infrastructure”) focuses on the physical side of AI—permitting for data centers and fabs, energy and grid expansion, semiconductors, water for cooling, workforce training, cybersecurity, and “security by design,” while anticipating trade-offs and litigation. Pillar Three (“Lead in International AI Diplomacy and Security”) balances support for exporting US “full stack” AI with tighter national security controls, including stronger export-control enforcement and participation in international bodies primarily to counter China. The conversation closes with suggestions for improving the plan by strengthening trust, safety/rights considerations, and maintaining flexibility as AI capabilities evolve. If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. 00:00 Trump's 2025 AI Action Plan: Big Goals, Short Document, 3 Pillars 03:23 Pillar One Preview: 15 Action Steps to ‘Accelerate AI Innovation' 09:16 Meet the Panel + Setting Up the Pillar One Deep Dive 11:21 Pillar One Explained: Deregulation, Free Speech, Data Sharing, Evaluations, and Trust 18:33 Key Takeaways for Stakeholders: Business, Finance, Civil Society, and Tech 23:57 Which Pillar One Steps Matter Most? Sequencing, Competitiveness, and Data Access 27:52 Pillar Two: The Physical Side of AI—Energy, Chips, Data Centers 36:32 Critical Infrastructure Security: Physical Risks, Cyber Threats & ‘Security by Design' 37:14 Data Poisoning Explained: How Training Data Can Be Manipulated at Scale 38:00 Workforce Training at Scale: From Trades to Semiconductor Talent Pipelines 38:52 Wrapping Pillar Two: China Competition, Speeding Projects, and Ranking Priorities 40:34 What Lawyers & Judges Need to Know About Pillar Two (Red Tape, Legal Tech, Litigation) 45:30 Pillar Three Overview: Balancing Global AI Leadership with National Security Controls 50:05 Pillar Three Priorities by Industry: Export Controls, Frontier Evaluations & Data Center Risk 58:56 Why Engage International AI Bodies? Countering China and Filling the Leadership Vacuum 01:03:20 Trump vs. Biden Narratives: Competition vs. Safety—What Should Change in the Plan? 01:07:38 Panel Advice to Improve the Action Plan: Rights Framework, Nimble Policy, Safety & Research Funding

Welcome back to another lively episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this special live show, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive headfirst into the hottest headlines of the week—from the DOJ's sudden halt in releasing the Epstein files, to record-breaking retail investor activity in the markets, and Spain's controversial move to hold tech CEOs criminally responsible for speech on their platforms. They tackle conspiracy theories surrounding Ghislaine Maxwell, dissect the ever-present battles over free speech, and unpack the economic signals behind a Pokémon card selling for an eye-watering $16 million. The conversation winds through the political landscape, exploring everything from gerrymandering to America's changing relationship with truth, governance, and technology. Tune in for thought-provoking banter, sharp cultural commentary, and the signature no-holds-barred honesty Tom Bilyeu and Drew bring to every episode as they help you navigate the chaos of modern society with open minds and clear-eyed analysis. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderIncogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/impactBlocktrust IRA: Get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comAquaTru: 20% off your purifier with code IMPACT https://aquatru.com Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impact Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Epstein files, DOJ, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump, retail investors, meme stocks, economic pulse, Pokémon card, free speech, Spain social media law, JFK files, Martin Luther King files, unemployment, AI data analysis, conspiracy theories, Ghislaine Maxwell, facial morphing, scanning Epstein ranch, genetic engineering, political marketing, midterms, Nick Fuentes, deep state, malinformation, government censorship, oligarchy, scientific method, immigration, K-shaped economy, California billionaire tax, NFT market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ladies and gentlemen, let's get one thing straight: if there's one thing Democrats excel at, it's turning public trust into personal profit. From the White House down to your local city council, from federally funded social programs to municipal contracts, there is no level at which they will not hustle the taxpayer. Medicaid? Misallocated, mismanaged, and misappropriated. Autism programs? Millions lost to fraudulent claims, consultants cashing in while children wait. SNAP? Ghost recipients, phantom claims, and grocery money flowing straight into the pockets of insiders. Hospice care? Millions siphoned while the dying get less than promised. 8A housing programs? Crony contracts disguised as minority empowerment. Social Security? Millions of scammers removed only because agencies like D.O.G.E. finally decided to clean up what Democrats left unchecked for decades.It's a long, unbroken thread of entitlement, audacity, and creative accounting. Democrats have institutionalized cheating so completely that no level of government is safe from their hustle. They've turned the entire apparatus of governance—federal programs, city budgets, state authorities—into a conveyor belt of taxpayer-funded side hustles. And if you thought the press would ever hold them accountable, well, the press seems content to cover the spectacle with polite applause.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking fraud, and the biggest frauds are Democrats. They lie, cheat, steal, and that is a part of their DNA.When they are not stealing, they are recruiting. Thomas Massie is a recruit.I've discussed a few of them individually, and we are showing you just how much fraud exists. Look at the numbers, and ask yourself how long this could go on? It's been going on for decades.When you consider all the people I've been talking about, understand there are many more. Waiting to be caught, but many not believing they ever would be caught.Meanwhile, in Duval County, Florida, the Duval Teachers United union executives—Teresa Brady and Ruby George—stole millions over a decade. Yes, ten years of “just decided to steal on a regular basis” while claiming to represent teachers. Brady received 27 months in prison, George 12 months and one day, and the judge noted the betrayal was methodical, not impulsive. This is where moral authority gets funny: people trusted them to protect salaries, pensions, and benefits—and instead, they were operating a side hustle funded by the very teachers they represented.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council-participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.rnrnMore recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit to Syria and Lebanon was on the agenda, as well as topics related to Bosnia, Sudan, Palestine, Afghanistan, and others. At the helm is Ambassador Samuel ?bogar, who brings a wealth of policy knowledge and experience to the table. There may be few others with such timely insights on global affairs that have recently dominated the headlines.rnrnIn addition to his term in the Security Council, Ambassador ?bogar has had an impressive diplomatic career. He has served as Slovenia's Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador to the US, and Head of the EU Delegation to Kosovo and North Macedonia.

SHOULD KING CHARLES ABDICATE? EPSTEIN, ANDREW, MANDELSON — MONARCHY UNDER SIEGE #KingCharles #Abdication #PrinceAndrew #Epstein #PeterMandelson #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV SHOULD KING CHARLES ABDICATE? I believe the time has come to ask the question the Establishment is desperate to shut down. King Charles III is a man under immense strain. He is visibly not recovering, not easing back, not growing stronger — and the relentless pressure of scandal, silence and institutional failure is bearing down on him. I believe that for the good of the Crown, abdication must now be on the table. This crisis has a name: Prince Andrew. His association with Jeffrey Epstein continues to rot the monarchy from the inside. The question is simple and unavoidable: why has Andrew still not gone to the United States to be formally questioned? What exactly is being protected — and who? And then there's the part Westminster really doesn't want discussed. While Andrew absorbs all the heat, Peter Mandelson — another man with documented Epstein links — was handed a top ambassadorial job. That wasn't an accident. That was a political decision taken by Keir Starmer — and it was a catastrophic misstep. So I'll say it plainly: Andrew should go to the United States and be questioned. Mandelson should go to the United States and be questioned. No hiding places. No double standards. If Starmer cannot or will not protect the monarchy from this level of damage, then he has no business lecturing anyone about standards in public life. The monarchy is entering dangerous territory — and I believe there is only one way to stabilise it. Prince William represents clarity, authority, and a line under years of scandal. This show doesn't whisper. It doesn't apologise. And it doesn't play palace games.

Governor Gordon issued an exec order banning political contributions on state grounds.  The only problem is he really can't do that--he can't even accomplish that inside the Capitol Building itself.  It is a political stunt.  And there's a little problem of him transferring $150,000.00 to his Prosperity and Commerce PAC.  Yes, it's named PAC PAC. A lot of what you're seeing is political theater; most of it is un-tethered from reality.

Dan Buck fills in for Mark Cox, opening Hour 1 with spring weather highlights and avalanche updates near Lake Tahoe, honoring rescuers and missing skiers. Hour 2 dives into the pitfalls of lab-grown foods, RFK Jr.'s critiques on processed diets, and mental health trends in the trans community, while also previewing the EU Digital Services Act and its implications for free speech. Hour 3 spotlights Kim on a Whim discussing Texas and Florida school protest policies, ICE enforcement, and the societal implications of student activism. Hour 4 covers Dan Buck's last segments on EU social media censorship and Hillary Clinton's role, an in-depth discussion with Taylor Riggs on Federal Reserve policy, interest rates, AI's economic impact, and wraps with Nick Shirley exposing voter fraud irregularities in California, highlighting the need for secure elections. Hashtags: #SpringWeather #AvalancheRescue #FreeSpeech #DigitalServicesAct #KimOnAWhim #SchoolProtests #ICE #RFKJr #ProcessedFood #MentalHealth #TaylorRiggs #FederalReserve #InterestRates #AIImpact #VoterFraud #NickShirley

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First, Senator Mark Kelly defeated Donald Trump's Department of Justice when a grand jury refused to indict him for speaking the truth by saying that military members must disobey illegal orders. Now, Sen. Kelly has defeated Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense when a judge ruled that Hegseth may not punish Senator Kelly for exercising his First Amendment free speech rights.These rulings are good for the rule of law, good for the Constitution, and points of light shining amidst the Trump-induced darkness.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marco Rubio's Munich appearance drew global attention as he addressed the Russia conflict, immigration visas, and U.S. leadership—while media outlets offered sharply different takes. AOC's latest comments sparked backlash, and tensions flared between top political figures across the country.Hillary Clinton also pushed back on claims about any connection between her family and Jeffrey Epstein, adding to ongoing debate surrounding the case.Meanwhile, cultural battles intensified at home and abroad—from Europe's controversial policy discussions to heated debates over abortion, religion, and Western values.On the media front, online fights escalated as Megyn Kelly, Carrie Prejean, and others responded to social media controversies. The fallout surrounding Candace Owens continued to grow, with critics and former allies speaking out.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Get 10% off Ridge's slim wallet (holds 12 cards + cash) at https://Ridge.com/Chicks with code CHICKS. Tell them we sent you!Backyard Butchers: Lock in under $10/meal while beef prices climb at https://BackyardButchers.com/Chicks  Code CHICKS auto-applies for 30% off first order + 2 free 10-oz ribeyes + free shipping!Refresh your wardrobe with Quince at https://Quince.com/CHICKSFREE for free shipping and 365-day returns—now available in Canada, too!Swap jittery coffee for steady focus with MUDWTR—head to https://MUDWTR.com/Chicks for up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code CHICKS Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Democrats and their created frauds. Let me give you a few examples. Barack Obama. Michelle Obama. Both of them are frauds. Leftists want you to believe only what they feed you about these two, despite you seeing otherwise. Obama is an opportunist. He's bisexual. And he is a fraud. His wife is an ethnocentric racist who sold her soul for the limelight. Remember Collin Kaepernick. No need to elaborate. But you know he's a fraud. And what of Jussie Smollett.All these frauds have the same thing in common: they were willing to lie to get ahead. For their careers.Ilhan Omar. Fraud. Give me a Democrat name, and I will give you a fraud. Go ahead, think of a name…FRAUD. Another. FRAUD.Give me a Democrat issue. Saving the planet. FRAUD. Saving the spotted owl. FRAUD. Get it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There was a time when Hollywood could trip over its own ego and still land on a pile of cash.Now, despite the Botox and the bravado, it resembles a once-grand casino where the chandeliers still sparkle but the slot machines are unplugged. The velvet rope remains, though no one is waiting behind it. And while the industry keeps insisting it's merely “evolving,” the rest of us can hear the hospice nurse adjusting the morphine drip.Hollywood did not die suddenly. It was struck years ago by a Mack truck named Reality. Instead of admitting it needed trauma care, it opted for cosmetic surgery. Endless remakes. Sequels of sequels. Cinematic universes bloated like a Thanksgiving parade balloon that nobody remembered to anchor. Meanwhile, audiences wandered off, muttering something about originality and refunds.The creative stagnation would have been survivable if paired with fiscal sanity.We are talking Hollywood and the death walk it's currently on.I'm proud to say that God willing, we will make a serious dent in this area of pop culture, reclaiming some of it.How this correction hasn't already occurred is beyond me. For decades, Hollywood has run like a crackhead trust-fund recipient.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CBS lawyers ordered Stephen Colbert to cancel a live interview with Texas State House member and Democratic Senate candidate James Tallarico, citing pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and a newly threatened expansion of the equal time rule to late night entertainment programming. Colbert filmed the interview anyway in front of his live studio audience, then was told he could not air it, could not mention it, and could not even show a photo of James Tallarico during the broadcast. He did all three.The decision is widely seen as CBS pre-emptively complying with the Trump administration to protect the pending merger between Paramount and David Ellison's Skydance Media. Sherry Redstone already declined to renew Colbert's contract, with the show ending in May, a move many view as direct appeasement of Donald Trump. This follows ABC and Disney paying Trump $16 million to settle a defamation suit involving George Stephanopoulos, and previously pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air under the same FCC pressure from Brendan Carr.Tallarico posted the banned interview himself, framing it as the interview Trump didn't want you to see. Polling shows both Tallarico and Jasmine Crockett performing strongly against John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, and Anderson Cooper simultaneously announced he is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years over editorial interference tied to the Trump-aligned direction of CBS under its new Ellison ownership. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

First, Senator Mark Kelly defeated Donald Trump's Department of Justice when a grand jury refused to indict him for speaking the truth by saying that military members must disobey illegal orders. Now, Sen. Kelly has defeated Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense when a judge ruled that Hegseth may not punish Senator Kelly for exercising his First Amendment free speech rights.These rulings are good for the rule of law, good for the Constitution, and points of light shining amidst the Trump-induced darkness.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the UK REALLY a democracy?  #CancelElections #UKPolitics #Starmer #LabourParty #ReformUK #NigelFarage #Brexit #BrexitBetrayal #PoliticalElite #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV If Keir Starmer can try to cancel elections without a mandate, what does your vote actually mean? Is the UK REALLY a democracy? Let's stop pretending. This week, Reform UK blocked a move that should have alarmed every voter in the country — Keir Starmer attempting to cancel local elections. Yes — cancel elections.  In a country that never stops lecturing the world about democracy. Starmer has no mandate to do this. No manifesto promise. No referendum. No public consent. And yet here we are — again.  We've seen this movie before. In 2016, the Brexit referendum delivered a result the political elite didn't like. What followed wasn't acceptance — it was years of obstruction, delay, re-runs, legal manoeuvres, and media pressure, all designed to wear the public down and soften the outcome. Voters spoke. Westminster panicked.  Now history looks like it's repeating itself — elections questioned, democratic processes treated as optional, and major national direction shifted without asking the people.  So let's ask the question politicians hate: If elections can be cancelled — is this still a democracy? If referendums are ignored — what's the point of voting? If governments only respect results they agree with — who is really in charge?  As the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band once joked: "There is no point in voting — the government always gets in." It was satire. But does it now sound uncomfortably accurate? Jon Gaunt takes this head-on: Are voters being sidelined? Is democracy being hollowed out by the political class? And if elections can be cancelled today — what gets cancelled tomorrow?

Henry kicks off the show talking about a Chicago teacher being fired because of his post supporting ICE, and why that's wrong, he doesn't want lip service from Twins Ownership about "being in" on players, and we're all hoping got good news with Pablo Lopez's elbow issue.

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Where do I start, people? Democrats are trombone players with a pager, waiting for a band to call. They have NO shot. Or two shots: slim and none.Trump is crushing these feckless clowns who keep screeching about Epstein files that keep outing them. How does it feel to kick your own ass, daily?The economy is booming.Inflation cooled in January, dropping price increases to their lowest level in nine months, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. The lower-than-expected reading defied fears of a tariff-induced hike in overall costs.Prices rose 2.4% in January compared to a year earlier, according to the Consumer Price Index.Inflation stands at its lowest level since May, but it remains nearly a half-percentage point higher than the Fed's target rate of 2%.Affordability remains a concern for many Americans as the political calendar turns closer to election season.The data arrived days after fresh hiring figures showed stronger-than-expected job growth in January, even though an updated estimate released at the same time indicated a near-paralysis of the labor market last year.Almost every Democrat-controlled state is in the midst of massive fraud scandals. CA has been getting money from DEAD PEOPLE.No wonder the live ones are leaving.And in the battle of the governors, FL picked up a big win.What is the cost for CA in losing Zuckerberg. I know he is weird, but his money is green. I'm sure DeSantis welcomes one of the world's richest citizens to his state.https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/mark-zuckerberg-becomes-latest-california-billionaire-relocate-florida-amid-tax-concernsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you ever want to understand why legacy media is hemorrhaging credibility faster than a leaky stimulus package, watch what happens when it tries to weaponize arithmetic against common sense.Recently, ABC News decided to present what it clearly believed was a jaw-dropping exposé: roughly $40 million spent to deport more than two million illegal immigrants in 2025.Cue ominous music. Cue furrowed anchor brow. Then, cue the implication that fiscal apocalypse had arrived in the shape of an ICE bus.Instead, the internet did what the internet does best. It grabbed a calculator.Forty million dollars. Two million deportations. That is about $20 per removal. Twenty dollars. You cannot Uber someone to the airport for that.And yet the presentation suggested scandal.For years, Democrats and their allies have insisted that illegal immigration is “cost-positive.” They have painted a portrait of a parallel workforce that magically expands GDP, fills labor gaps, and somehow does all this while simultaneously qualifying for means-tested benefits, subsidized education, emergency healthcare, housing assistance, and a buffet of state-level entitlements.It is a neat trick. The kind that only works if you never total the receipts.The Federation for American Immigration Reform has repeatedly estimates that illegal immigration costs American taxpayers well over $100 billion annually when federal, state, and local expenditures are included. Even if one disputes the exact number, the categories are indisputable: public education, Medicaid, emergency medical care, incarceration, infrastructure strain. These are not ideological abstractions. They are line items.Yet here comes a headline implying that $40 million is a grotesque extravagance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a psychologist and best selling author of "Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety. " This week she joins The Work of Being Human to discuss her new book -- "Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use it Fearlessly." We dive into topics that matter today: What constitutes free speech and what does not. Why free speech is not only essential for individual mental health but for a mentally thriving community. Practical lessons on how we can improve our communication and listening skills. This week is not to be missed if you need validation or affirmation that your voice matters. Simply because it's yours.Buy "Can I Say That?" https://www.amazon.com/Can-Say-That-Matters-Fearlessly/dp/151078490X?crid=166QIZZQTY60B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.995VBdQCkilutA-gOCY_FSvZBcouBrMtNMiQbAIbKQfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.C76UKBgvEHn1D9b6xWwvRvaD6myRTxO9ksoEx6xj6K8&dib_tag=se&keywords=carmichael+can+i+say+that&qid=1743424788&s=books&sprefix=carmichael+can+i+say+that%2Cstripbooks%2C105&sr=1-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=ivba-20&linkId=d70a784201ad5aff3e5e7638b8b6b095&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlLearn more about Chloe https://www.drchloe.com/

Air Date 2/15/2026 Today we explore the gap between free speech rhetoric and the reality of arrested reporters. We'll hear how a decade of cancel culture panic over college students gave way to actual government suppression of journalists, why the DOJ is perverting a law designed to fight the Ku Klux Klan to prosecute Black journalists, how the administration that promised to "bring back free speech" is maintaining lists of forbidden words, and what history teaches about humor as a weapon against authoritarianism. Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on YouTube! BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: AG Bondi Confirms FBI Executed Search Warrant at WaPo Reporter's Home - MS Now - Air Date 1-13-26 KP 2: Why Trump Arresting Journalists Is a Sign of Weakness - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 1-30-26 KP 3: The Justice Department Tries to Prosecute Black Journalists Part 1 - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 2-3-26 KP 4: Stars and Stripes in Peril Part 1 - On The Media - Air Date 1-28-26 KP 5: Humor Can Topple Dictators Part 1 - Why, America with Leeja Miller - Air Date 10-18-25 KP 6: The Effectiveness of Nonviolent Activism - Inside International Affairs - Air Date 2-28-24 (00:52:02) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On why authoritarians are so afraid of the media DEEPER DIVES (01:02:13) SECTION A: STATE REPRESSION A1: One Authoritarian's Playbook - Rights & Wrongs - Air Date 6-2-25 A2: Following Independent Journalists Fighting for Free Press in Russia - Fresh Air - Air Date 2-5-26 A3: Stars and Stripes in Peril Part 2 - On The Media - Air Date 1-28-26 A4: FBI Searches Reporter's Home, Raising Concerns About Intimidation of Free Press - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 1-14-26 (01:26:49) SECTION B: LEGAL ATTACKS B1: Trump Lashes Out at Reporter, Highlighting a Pattern of Attacking Press He Dislikes - Trump's Terms - Air Date 11-20-25 B2: Trump Continues Series of Verbal Attacks on Female Reporters - Anderson Cooper 360 - Air Date 12-9-25 B3: Deportation of Reporter Mario Guevara's Is Attack on Free Speech and Journalism - Democracy Now! - Air Date 10-3-25 B4: Don Lemon Arrested for Reporting on Minneapolis, 12 States Are Suing HHS, and Queer Artists Win Big at the Grammy's - Queer News - Air Date 2-2-26 B5: Journalism Is Not a Crime: Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest - Democracy Now! - Air Date 2-2-26 B6: The Justice Department Tries to Prosecute Black Journalists Part 2 - Boom! Lawyered - Air Date 2-3-26 (02:03:30) SECTION C: MEDIA INSTITUTIONS C1: Will Journalists Choose to Save or Sink Democracy with Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah Part 1 - Laura Flanders and Friends - Air Date 1-23-26 C2: The Washington Post Cuts and the Role of the Foreign Correspondent - The Monocle Daily - Air Date 2-5-26 C3: 'If You Can Keep It' The Future Of The Free Press Part 1 - 1A - Air Date 2-2-26 C4: Will Journalists Choose to Save or Sink Democracy with Joy Reid & Dean Obeidallah Part 2 - Laura Flanders and Friends - Air Date 1-23-26 C5: 'If You Can Keep It' The Future Of The Free Press Part 2 - 1A - Air Date 2-2-26 C6: Setareh Ghandehari on ICE Violence, Jon Schleuss on Pittsburgh Paper Shutdown - CounterSpin - Air Date 1-16-26 (02:56:52) SECTION D: LAUGHTIVISM D1: Humor Can Topple Dictators Part 2 - Why, America with Leeja Miller - Air Date 10-18-25 D2: Biology!, Jokes About Death & Humor as a Practice of Resistance with ALOK - The Daily Show - Air Date 1-15-25 D3: The Power of Laughtivism | Srdja Popovic at TEDxBG - TEDx Talks - Air Date 2-14-13 D4: ICE Agents Can't Keep It Together When Protester Trolls Them - The Majority Report - Air Date 10-12-25 D5: A Message From The Frog Resistance - The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - Air Date 10-13-25 SHOW IMAGE CREDITS Description: Composite design of a photo of a press pass on a lanyard on a table overlaying a photo of an ICE protest in Minneapolis. Credit: Internal design. Photo 1: "Standard Press Credentials - Minneapolis Civil Unrest" by Tony Webster, Flickr | CC BY 2.0 | Cropped & blended | Photo 2: "Protest against ICE in downtown Minneapolis" by Fibonacci Blue, Flickr | CC BY 4.0 | Cropped & blended   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com