Podcasts about free speech

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Frederick Douglass is remembered as one of the most powerful orators in American history, a leading voice for abolition, and an extraordinary champion of equal rights. He was also one of the 19th century's most important thinkers about freedom of speech. For Douglass, free speech was not simply a constitutional protection against government censorship. It was a fundamental human right, an indispensable weapon in the struggle against slavery, and an essential condition of equal citizenship and self-government. In this episode, scholar Jacob Mchangama examines Douglass's remarkably expansive understanding of free speech, drawing on a new research project that examines hundreds of his speeches, writings, and letters. Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer at the National Constitution Center, moderates.    Resources  The Future of Free Speech, Jacob Mchangama  Frederick Douglass Free Speech Corpus, Jacob Mchangama  “Free Speech in a Changing World,” We the People (July 30, 2026)  Jacob Mchangama, Free Speech: A History From Socrates to Social Media (2022)   Jacob Mchangama and Jeff Kosseff, The Future of Free Speech: Reversing the Global Decline of Democracy's Most Essential Freedom (2026)  Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition, National Constitution Center  First Amendment: Speech and Press Clauses, National Constitution Center    Stay Connected and Learn More  Stay connected with We the People—follow, rate, and review the show wherever you listen.  Questions or comments? Email podcast@constitutioncenter.org.  Follow @ConstitutionCtr on social media and sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate.  Support our important work by making a donation today.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate 

A recent law-school graduate in Texas is facing disciplinary action over her “overexuberant” response to Charlie Kirk's murder. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King. Counter-protesters display a painting of Charlie Kirk near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 12, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast⁠.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug sits down with Jeff Dornik, founder and CEO of PickAx, the algorithm-free social platform built around a simple idea: if you follow someone, you should actually see what they post.They discuss free speech versus “freedom of reach,” why today's social-media model is broken, PickAx's growth, AI and behavioral targeting, and what an algorithm-free platform can offer creators and users.The conversation also turns to the political Right, personality-driven politics, the American church, and whether Christians have sometimes substituted being “winsome” for speaking difficult truths.Don't just follow the conversation. Understand what's driving it.We're in this together. Believe it. For the Republic! Cheers.#PickAx #JeffDornik #FreeSpeech #BigTech #TheRightSide #DougBillings #DeterminedPatriotismSupport the show

Karol Markowicz sits down with Dr. Yossi Sheffi, MIT professor and author of Unsafe at MIT: A Chronicle of a Campus War on the Jews, for a candid conversation about antisemitism, campus activism and what Jewish students have experienced at one of America’s most prestigious universities. Sheffi explains why he decided to document events at MIT, including interviews with roughly 50 students, and argues that although conditions on campus have improved, an undercurrent of antisemitism and harassment remains. He describes Jewish students being excluded from study groups and discusses why that can have a particularly serious impact in engineering programs built around collaborative work. Karol and Sheffi also tackle a question facing Jewish parents: Should their children still attend elite universities where antisemitism has become a concern? Sheffi discusses alternatives, the difference between undergraduate and graduate education, and efforts by Jewish faculty and students to build stronger communities and academic partnerships. Plus, Sheffi discusses the response he's received since publishing Unsafe at MIT, why he believes speaking out is worth the consequences, and the life philosophy that guides him: do the right thing regardless of whether people applaud or vilify you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you ok with data centers on Federal lands? https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/09/28/data-centers-proposed-on-federal-land-in-eastern-oregon-western-states/ Dem US Senators  want to ban data centers: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/09/30/warren-pushes-data-center-moratorium-says-senate-dems-are-all-pretty-much-there-that-we-want-to-see-regulations/   Leftist tech giants will once again kill free speech by using AI : https://thefederalist.com/videos/hemingway-leftist-tech-giants-monopolizing-ai-would-threaten-to-shut-down-free-speech/ Can Trump save the mid terms for Republicans? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/09/pollster-frank-luntz-delivers-more-bad-news-democrats/ Radical enviros sue every single time there is a federal timber sale awarded, which hurts rural communities and raises cost of lumber, not to mention allowing forests to burn completely down. https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/environment/2026/09/29/blm-appeals-a-judges-order-to-halt-logging-project-over-old-growth-protections/ 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel would make Hamas pay for failing to release the body of hostage Shiri Bibas as agreed in the latest potential threat to the month-old cease-fire.以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡周五表示，哈马斯未能按照协议归还人质希里·比巴斯（Shiri Bibas）的遗体，以色列将让其为此付出代价，这是对一个月前停火协议的最新潜在威胁。Reuters correspondent Fiona Jones reports. Hamas said Bibas' remains appeared to have been mixed with others after an Israeli airstrike hit the place she was being held, later adding that it was investigating the possible error.路透社记者菲奥娜·琼斯（Fiona Jones）报道。哈马斯表示，以色列空袭袭击了比巴斯被关押的地方后，她的遗体似乎与其他遗体混在一起，后来又补充说，正在调查可能的失误。Netanyahu gave no details on a possible Israeli response, but the incident highlights the fragility of the month-old cease-fire deal reached with U.S. backing and help from Qatar and Egypt.内塔尼亚胡没有透露以色列可能做出的反应，但这一事件凸显了在美国支持以及卡塔尔和埃及帮助下达成的一个月前停火协议的脆弱性。The failure to return Bebas' body during this staged public handover caused outrage in Israel.在这次分阶段的公开移交中，以色列未能归还比巴斯的遗体，引起了以色列的愤怒。"It's like they make a joke of us and the mother just sent the body and it's so painful, so the family has to go and bury them and to make sort of a closure and now the mother is missing and it's so frustrating."“他们好像在拿我们开玩笑，母亲刚刚把尸体送来，这太令人痛苦了，所以家人必须去埋葬他们，做一个了结，现在母亲失踪了，这太令人沮丧了。”Hamas is due to release six living hostages on Saturday, with the start of the negotiations for the cease-fire's second phase expected in the coming days. That was Reuters correspondent Fiona Jones.哈马斯定于周六释放六名活着的人质，预计未来几天将开始停火第二阶段的谈判。路透社记者菲奥娜·琼斯报道。U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has criticized Germany's free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside Washington.美国副总统J.D.万斯在华盛顿郊外的保守派集会上批评了德国的言论自由法。He linked Germany's limits against hate speech to American troops stationed there.他将德国对仇恨言论的限制与驻扎在那里的美国军队联系起来。German laws set restrictions on free speech, including the long-standing ban on Holocaust denial and any glorification of the country's Nazi past.德国法律对言论自由进行了限制，包括长期禁止否认大屠杀和美化该国纳粹历史。The limits are an effort to curb extremism and incitement and have led authorities to policing the internet for hate speech and arresting people forallegedlyposting and reposting such comments.这些限制是为了遏制极端主义和煽动行为，并促使当局对互联网上的仇恨言论进行监管，并逮捕涉嫌发布和转发此类评论的人。Vance's remarks Thursday followed his speech earlier this month at the Munich Security Conference.万斯周四发表讲话之前，他本月早些时候在慕尼黑安全会议上发表了讲话。

Dr. Vikki Katz is Professor and Fletcher Jones Foundation Endowed Chair in Free Speech at Chapman University in Orange, CA. She is also Executive Director of Or Initiative, which is dedicated to developing evidence-based alternatives to how young people (dis)engage with each other over contentious and complex issues, including the Middle East conflict and rising U.S. antisemitism. Or Initiative develops civil discourse interventions specific to the needs of middle school, high school, and college-aged young people, with an emphasis on how to develop these crucial communication skills in an increasingly digital information environment.Dr. Katz's research program has advanced equitable access to digital and educational opportunities for lower-income, working-class, and immigrant young people and families, with support from funders including Samueli Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carnegie Foundation, and Spencer Foundation. Prior to joining the Chapman University faculty in 2022, Dr. Katz was a professor at Rutgers University. She has also served as Visiting Scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation, Senior Research Fellow at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and as Editor of the Journal of Children and Media.Links:https://www.chapman.edu/our-faculty/vikki-katz.aspxhttps://orinitiative.org/about/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When an AI system fabricates damaging claims about a real person, is the AI company liable for defamation? Just last week, in Keene v. Google, a federal court confronted this question for the first time, holding that allegedly false Google AI search summaries could be viewed as potentially defamatory factual assertions – and that “actual malice” on Google’s part could be shown if Google’s AI kept outputting the falsehoods after plaintiff had expressly alerted Google about this. In July, a Delaware state trial court likewise allowed conservative activist Robby Starbuck’s defamation suit against Google to proceed.What do these early decisions mean for defamation law in the age of large language models? Join us as we discuss when AI-generated falsehoods may become actionable, how traditional libel doctrines apply to AI outputs, and what these cases could mean for AI developers, users, and the future of online information.Featuring:Prof. Lyrissa Lidsky, Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Eminent Scholar Chair in US Constitutional Law, University of Florida Levin College of LawProf. Eugene Volokh, Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, UCLA School of Law(Moderator) Shlomo Klapper, CEO & Founder, Learned Hand

When an AI system fabricates damaging claims about a real person, is the AI company liable for defamation? Just last week, in Keene v. Google, a federal court confronted this question for the first time, holding that allegedly false Google AI search summaries could be viewed as potentially defamatory factual assertions – and that “actual malice” on Google's part could be shown if Google's AI kept outputting the falsehoods after plaintiff had expressly alerted Google about this. In July, a Delaware state trial court likewise allowed conservative activist Robby Starbuck's defamation suit against Google to proceed.What do these early decisions mean for defamation law in the age of large language models? Join us as we discuss when AI-generated falsehoods may become actionable, how traditional libel doctrines apply to AI outputs, and what these cases could mean for AI developers, users, and the future of online information.Featuring:Prof. Lyrissa Lidsky, Raymond & Miriam Ehrlich Eminent Scholar Chair in US Constitutional Law, University of Florida Levin College of LawProf. Eugene Volokh, Thomas M. Siebel Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Gary T. Schwartz Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus, UCLA School of Law(Moderator) Shlomo Klapper, CEO & Founder, Learned Hand

How can colleges and universities design courses that foster constructive debate on controversial topics? What strategies effectively build psychological safety while encouraging students to engage with opposing viewpoints? How does practicing civil discourse prepare students and build skills to navigate complex societal and technological changes? We talk through these with Mario Rewers and Paul Stob, Professors at Vanderbilt University who teach a course called "Free Speech, Dangerous Ideas." Together, they outline actionable approaches for utilizing tech-free spaces, small-group deliberation, and active modeling to cultivate intellectual humility and durable skills for student success. Episode Highlights include: [04:45] Designing a "Big Tent" Course for Controversial Dialogue - Vanderbilt professors structure their 125-student course around small table groupings and guest speakers to debate real-world issues. [07:34] Fostering Psychological Safety in a Tech-Free Environment - Implementing a strict no-tech policy allows students to voice provocative ideas without the fear of going viral online. [17:04] Building Durable Life Skills Through Civil Discourse - Open deliberation equips students with intellectual humility and essential collaboration skills for navigating professional and civic spaces. [20:27] Debunking Free Speech Myths on Campus - The discussion highlights how college students are eager to grapple with challenging issues across political lines rather than avoiding them. [31:53] Human Connection and Liberal Education in the Age of AI - Face-to-face interaction and open-ended debate teach students to navigate ambiguity and think critically in an automated world.

On this day, 29 September 1909, the revolutionary Industrial Workers of the World union began the first of what became known as the free speech fights, in Missoula, Montana. Members would publicly speak on the streets of the town in open defiance of a law banning public speaking. When one speaker was arrested another took their place, including well known organisers Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, who was pregnant at the time, and Frank Little. As a result, the local jail was filled with no end to the stream of workers coming in to speak. By 8 October the council declared the IWW could speak wherever they liked and dropped all charges against members who had been arrested for speaking. This campaign would be the first of many similar free speech fights throughout the United States. Learn more about the IWW and the free speech fights in our podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/05/23/wch-e6-the-industrial-workers-of-the-world-in-the-us-1905-1918/Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Texas A&M holds a green light rating for its speech policies and still fell from 47th to 192nd in this year's College Free Speech Rankings. Harvard climbed from 245th to 71st without changing a single policy, a sign that how leadership responds to speech controversies matters more than what is written in the handbook. In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed® podcast, Dr. Drumm McNaughton speaks with Dr. Sean Stevens, Chief Research Advisor at FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. The conversation covers the seventh annual College Free Speech Rankings and why institutions with strong written policies can still see their free speech climate collapse. Stevens, a social psychologist specializing in political psychology and survey methodology, directs the rankings, which this year surveyed students at 261 institutions across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. He explains how the rankings score student self-censorship, comfort expressing ideas, political tolerance, and trust in administration, and how deplatforming attempts and punishments of faculty and students can weigh on a school's score for up to five years. This conversation is especially relevant for presidents, boards, provosts, and enrollment executives evaluating how their institution will respond to the next campus speech controversy or external pressure to censor. Topics Covered Why a green light policy rating does not protect an institution's free speech ranking How the rankings separate trait-based self-censorship from campus climate How speech controversy penalties are graded by severity and decay over four to five years The corporate HR model of managing speech controversies and the mixed messages it sends Syllabi review, course cancellations, and preemptive compliance with the DEI executive order The impact of the Charlie Kirk assassination on student attitudes toward violence and self-censorship FIRE's upcoming surveys of faculty, international students, and college administrators Real-World Examples Discussed Texas A&M's drop to 192nd after the firing of a senior lecturer and demotion of a dean following a student complaint Texas State University's fall of 147 places to a bottom-three finish Harvard's rise from 245th to 71st with no policy reform, driven by gains in student trust in administration UC Davis posting the largest improvement through policy reform and the decay of past penalties Barnard College and Columbia University moving up from the bottom two spots Dartmouth College and the University of South Carolina changing culture quickly under new leadership Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Leadership State the institution's position on free speech and academic freedom clearly, then follow it when a controversy hits. Written policy without enforcement costs more than it protects. Stand up to pressure to censor, whether it comes from campus groups or state and federal government. Student trust in administrative resolve is a scored component that can move within two survey cycles. Build the capacity for difficult conversations through faculty modeling in the classroom and a substantive First Amendment module at student orientation. Read the transcript: https://changinghighered.com/college-free-speech-rankings-leadership/ #FreeSpeech #AcademicFreedom #HigherEducation #HigherEducationPodcast

In this episode, John discusses a major Oval Office announcement that promises to deliver a victory for America's steel workers. He also talks about the reopening of a troubling investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Then, he's joined by political analyst Max Burns and they dissect the implications of Trump's rollback of clean air standards and the administration's cozy relationship with big oil. They also talk about the upcoming midterm elections and how recent polling trends are shifting in favor of Democrats.Next, John speaks with Nikki Fried, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, about the troubling conditions at the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. Fried highlights the systemic failures of the DeSantis administration, revealing how power dynamics and political interests have led to inhumane treatment of detainees. The conversation touches on the broader implications of immigration policy and the urgent need for accountability in Florida's government.Finally, John welcomes back Professor Cory Brettschneider to discuss the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on immigration and voter rights. They explore the intersection of law and ethics in the current political climate, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic principles against authoritarian tendencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Madrid (Sept 28, 2026) | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 155)Watch now: https://youtube.com/live/sLrPRT7SZaAIf markets are pricing in "no adults in the room" on U.S. debt, mortgage rates are back above 7%, and Iran just got its president a seat at the UN mid-war — does anyone in Washington actually have a plan, or is everyone just improvising in public?Yaron Brook finally makes it to a webcam after a week bouncing between Tbilisi, Florence, and Madrid — and he's not easing back in gently. He opens with the story most people are ignoring: 10-year Treasury yields above 5.2%, 30-year above 5.5%, mortgages back over 7%, and a bond market that's stopped pretending anyone in Washington has a debt plan. Then he tears into Iran's latest fake offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calls out Trump's red-carpet groveling to Xi, and makes the case that NVIDIA and a scrappy biotech startup — not government regulation — are the real answer to AI risk. Starship reached orbit. A Hamas operative got asylum in the UK. And somehow Netanyahu, for all his faults, still looks like the last adult in a room full of European politicians who'd rather cave than govern.Then the audience takes over: CPAs, career advice, zoning fights in your own backyard, whether men are really being "feminized," and why one European capital's mayor just switched parties. Unfiltered capitalism, individualism, and foreign policy — live, from a hotel room in Spain.Main Topics:00:00 — Live from Madrid: why there was no show for a week (Tbilisi, Florence, and Georgian hospitality)09:11 — The real story: 10-year yields above 5.2%, mortgages over 7%, and no adults in the room on U.S. debt14:55 — Why "deregulation + AI will save us" is a bipartisan fantasy36:12 — Iran's fake Hormuz reopening offer — and why oil above $100 tells the real story41:01 — A Hamas bodyguard was granted UK asylum, and Britain barely blinked58:36 — NVIDIA's OpenShell/Sentry and Red Queen Bio: AI is the answer to AI risk — and Starship reaches orbit1:44:16 — Why Netanyahu, for all his flaws, is still a giant next to Europe's leadersAudience Questions:1:07:24 — "How do I actually vet and trust a CPA before handing them my finances?"1:18:18 — Should your neighbor get to tear down a house and build multi-family housing next door?1:40:23 — Poland's mayor just became a Democrat — good sign or empty gesture?1:42:07 — Are men really being "feminized" in modern society — or is that the wrong word entirely?1:46:34 — Will Europe's tariff wars hand the next elections to the left?#InterestRates #IranNuclear #AIRegulation #Netanyahu #SpaceX #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #MarkZuckerberg #TrumpNews #FreeMarkets #Capitalism #Objectivism #AynRand #Anarchism #EconomicsExplainedLike this episode?Subscribe, share it with friends, and become a Patreon supporter to access monthly AMAs, exclusive content, and commercial-free audio.The Yaron Brook Show is Sponsored by[The Ayn Rand Institute](https://www.aynrand.org/starthere)[Energy Talking Points, featuring AlexAI, by Alex Epstein](https://alexepstein.substack.com/)[Express VPN](https://www.expressvpn.com/yaron)[Hendershott Wealth Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lfC...) &(https://hendershottwealth.com/ybs/)[Michael Williams & The Defenders of Capitalism Project](https://www.DefendersOfCapitalism.com)[Support the Show]( / yaronbrookshow )[Sponsor the Show](askyaron@yaronbrookshow.com/)[One-time donation](https://bit.ly/2RZOyJJ)Join the [Yaron Brook Show YouTube channel]( / @yaronbrook )Like what you hear? Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new videos and help promote the [Yaron Brook Show](https://bit.ly/3ztPxTx)Continue the discussion by following Yaron on [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3iMGl6z) and [Facebook](https://bit.ly/3vvWDDC )Want to learn more about Ayn Rand and Objectivism?

What started out as a few "concerned" women (who just happened to be wives of powerful men) lit a fire that still reverberates today. If you were there, let's look again at the PMRC and what actually happened.  If you don't know about it we are here to tell you all about it and where those pesky warning labels on your music came from. The hypocrisy on display here is certainly one of the many concerns related to the "culture war" of the 1980s.Email us at: downtherh@protonmail.com

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AI Censorship Fears, $111B Media Merger, & Elon Musk's Next Move!

The media landscape is shifting! ⚡ In this episode, the hosts break down the massive $111 billion Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger backed by Republican mega-donors—and why Elon Musk's potential involvement is sending shockwaves through legacy newsrooms like CNN and CBS

In this episode of Gene Valentino's Grassroots Truth Cast, Gene sits down with renowned legal scholar and Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about American politics, constitutional rights, free speech, and the future of the nation.Dershowitz discusses his book, Why I Quit the Democrats and You Should, Too: Confessions of a Reluctant Republican, and explains his decision to leave the Democratic Party. The conversation also explores the state of free speech on college campuses, meritocracy, the Electoral College, political polarization, and the importance of protecting constitutional liberties.Gene and Professor Dershowitz also discuss the weaponization of the justice system, the role of political parties, and the need for open, constructive debate in America.

Day Break | Free Speech, Free For All Friday --- 00:00 - Monologue 28:13 – Alvin Lui, President of Courage Is a Habit. Lui discusses a new report from his organization examining the growing use of “neurodivergence” terminology and programs in K-12 schools. He explains his concerns about how the concept is being incorporated into school policies and curricula and why his organization views it as an evolution of previous DEI initiatives. 38:18 - Monologue 47:21 – Rachel Pearson, Founder of Engage: Promoting Women's Economic Security. Pearson discusses findings from a new national poll examining the economic concerns weighing most heavily on American women. She breaks down issues including household finances, affordability, economic security, and what the survey suggests women want policymakers to address. 57:30 – Rep. Tim Walberg, Representative for Michigan's Fifth Congressional District and Chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Walberg discusses congressional scrutiny of international athletes competing in American college sports and concerns about the availability of roster spots for U.S. students. He examines international recruiting, opportunities for American athletes, and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. 1:16:31 - Monologue 1:25:28 – Steve Dulan, professor and attorney. Dulan discusses the Justice Department's new legal position that the federal prohibition on federally licensed dealers selling handguns to otherwise law-abiding 18-to-20-year-olds violates the Second Amendment. The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the restrictions cannot constitutionally be criminally enforced against dealers making those sales, while noting that federal courts have previously divided on the issue. Department of Justice 1:35:15 – Katie Hopkins, British comedian and conservative commentator. Hopkins joins Steve ahead of bringing her “Bat Sh*t Bonkers” tour to Michigan. She discusses the show, her approach to political and cultural comedy, and what audiences can expect from her latest live tour. 1:44:12 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to continue the conversation about “neurodivergence,” including what the term means and how it is increasingly being used in education and culture. They also open the phone lines and hear directly from a listener. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Created in 2009 as a response to the foreclosure crisis that struck Northeast Ohio, the Cuyahoga Land Bank transforms vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties into community assets that strengthen neighborhoods and expand economic opportunity. It has become a leading model for neighborhood revitalization, and since its founding, the Land Bank has demolished more than 10,000 abandoned and blighted properties. Beyond demolition, the Land Bank's strategic partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations have helped usher in more than $3.6 billion in economic impact through neighborhood revitalization initiatives.rnrnRicardo Le?n was appointed President and CEO in 2024 after the unexpected passing of longtime CEO Gus Frangos. In this next era of the Land Bank, Le?n's deep experience as a steadfast champion in community and economic development brings a new opportunity to address challenges and opportunities in housing affordability, redevelopment, and more.rnrnJoin us at the City Club as Ricardo Le?n walks us through the Land Bank's past, present, and future, and sits down in conversation with Joyce Pan Huang, Chief Impact Officer of the Cleveland Foundation to discuss the challenges faced in housing, and the promise of neighborhood revitalization in Cuyahoga County.

Trump used to bang on about free speech but clearly he doesn't give a sh*t about it. Just how draconian has the president become? Jarv and Nikki discuss.  Back us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/AmericanFriction Follow us on social media:  Bluesky : https://bsky.app/profile/americanfric.bsky.social  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/americanfric  TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@americanfric  Written and presented by Jacob Jarvis and Nikki McCann Ramirez. Audio/ video editor: Simon Williams. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Executive producer: Martin Bojtos. Artwork by James Parrett. Music: Orange Factory Music. AMERICAN FRICTION is a Podmasters Production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sent shockwaves through the media. The brazen attempt as silencing dissenting media has resulted in incredible pushback not just through the legal system, but through solidarity from major broadcasters including Fox News. So what makes this latest play by the White House so dangerous, and what can it tell us about Trump's plans for the future? Journalists and experts Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join us to answer all these questions and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialists of America have emerged as a defining force in Democratic Party politics. Mayor Mamdani's endorsement of three successful DSA candidates in the New York congressional primaries garnered national attention, and other DSA candidates have won a slew of primaries and electoral contests across the country, including a seat on Cleveland City Council.rnrnAs the New York Times reported the DSA has seen tremendous growth, from just under 7,000 members at the advent of the Bernie Sanders presidential bid in 2015 to more than 120,000 today. Defining itself in opposition to capitalism, the DSA calls for democracy "powered by everyday people" and advocates for Medicare for All, a 32-hour work week, a living wage, the abolition of ICE, and the right to self-determination for the Palestinian people, along with many other progressive and democratic reforms.rnrnAshik Siddique is the DSA's National Co-Chair, a role he was elected to in 2023. He has worked as a research policy analyst on military spending, the federal budget, and veterans affairs. In the City Club's tradition of bringing to the forum the leaders shaping the future of the nation and our national conversation on politics and public policy, we invite you to hear directly from Ashik Siddique about what the DSA actually is... and isn't.

The White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sent shockwaves through the media. The brazen attempt as silencing dissenting media has resulted in incredible pushback not just through the legal system, but through solidarity from major broadcasters including Fox News. So what makes this latest play by the White House so dangerous, and what can it tell us about Trump's plans for the future? Journalists and experts Dan Froomkin and Jeff Jarvis join us to answer all these questions and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Big Stories: -UK Warns Citizens to Stock Up on Food Amid Threat from Climate Crisis and Hostile States -Federal Judge Rules that AI Generated Explicit Child Abuse Material is Protected Under the First Amendment -Chinese Intelligence Official Buys Property Overlooking the White House

On this episode of Celente & The Judge, Gerald Celente and Judge Andrew Napolitano dive into the growing assault on free speech as governments, institutions, and powerful interests tighten their grip on public discourse. From constitutional freedoms and government overreach to war, geopolitics, and the future of America, this episode delivers the hard-hitting analysis and fearless commentary you won't hear from the mainstream media. Subscribe to the Trends Journal: https://trendsjournal.com/ The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over fear and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What's Next in these increasingly turbulent times. The Trends Journal Shop: https://trendsjournal.com/shop Follow Gerald Celente on X: https://x.com/geraldcelente Follow Gerald Celente on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geraldcelentetrends Follow Gerald Celente on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gcelente/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trends.journal Follow Gerald Celente on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@geraldcelentetrends Follow Gerald Celente on Gab: http://gab.com/geraldcelente Follow Gerald Celente on Truth: https://truthsocial.com/@TrendsJournal Follow Gerald Celente on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Trends-Journal/ Copyright © 2026 Trends Research Institute. All rights reserved.

A fiery breakdown on free speech, political rhetoric, and government media relations!

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Best-selling author and three-time National Jewish Book Award winner Dara Horn joins Karol Markowicz to discuss her new book, The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: A Love Story for the Living, and what thousands of years of Jewish history can teach us about survival, courage and refusing to bow to tyranny. Horn explains why she sees Jewish civilization as a tradition built around questioning, dissent and individual agency—and why the Jewish people don't fit neatly into modern categories of religion, ethnicity or identity. She also discusses the rise of antisemitism since October 7, her experience serving on Harvard's antisemitism advisory group and the challenges Jewish students face on elite college campuses. Karol and Dara also examine whether institutions like Harvard can change, why Horn believes some traditional approaches to combating antisemitism have fallen short, and her efforts to educate students about Jewish history through the Tell Institute. Plus, Horn shares an optimistic prediction about the future of artificial intelligence and truth online—and explains why having the courage to speak up, even when doing so carries a social cost, can ultimately strengthen your integrity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned of an "insidious campaign" of hostile foreign interference aimed at stoking domestic division and eroding democratic trust. To combat the threat, Burnham announced the creation of the National Centre for Information Defence.In this episode of The Fourcast, Krishnan Guru-Murthy is joined by disinformation expert and author Nina Jankowicz, the Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament, Lord Beamish, as well as the Conservative MP Alicia Kearns.They discuss the threat posed by Russia to the UK, the role of tech platforms and whether the new unit could risk the censoring of free speech.

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The search for Noah’s Ark, concerns over college students supporting censorship and even violence against controversial speakers, Marco Rubio’s new national security role, Trump’s meeting with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Netanyahu and Israel, plus music, birthdays, history and Pete’s Animal Kingdom trivia game. Follow XTRA 106.3:Website | YouTube | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Download the XTRA 106.3 App:iOS | AndroidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The free speech culture wars look different than they did a decade ago. Reason senior editor and Rising host Robby Soave joins us to discuss the White House's restrictions on media access, Macklemore getting dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour, and why efforts to suppress controversial speech so often backfire. We also look back at how the free speech debate has changed since Robby and Nico began covering it — from campus censorship and cancel culture to social media moderation and the changing politics of free speech.   Timestamps:  00:00 Intro   01:44 How Robby prepares for Rising 03:35 How the media landscape has changed 10:44 Trump, the press, and censorship 20:26 Cancel culture 23:55 Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, and the Streisand Effect 30:31 Why should we defend the media? 36:58 Campus free speech 43:48 The changing politics of free speech 58:34 Outro   Enjoy listening to the podcast? Donate to FIRE today and get exclusive content like member webinars, special episodes, and more.  If you became a FIRE Member through a donation to FIRE at fire.org and would like access to Substack's paid subscriber podcast feed, please email sotospeak@fire.org.

Day Break | The Media Shake-Up Nobody Saw Coming --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:15 – John R. Lott Jr., President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former senior advisor for research and statistics at the U.S. Department of Justice. Lott discusses the fiscal and public-safety arguments surrounding efforts to delay the deportation of noncitizens convicted of crimes. He examines detention, incarceration, court, and other taxpayer costs involved in immigration enforcement. 28:14 – Danielle Buck, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Partnerships at Patriot Mobile. Buck discusses the Concerned Women for America and Young Women for America Summit in Washington, D.C., where hundreds of women gathered for leadership training and civic engagement. She also highlights Patriot Mobile's partnership with SoldierStrong, including donating its placement on Ty Dillon's No. 10 NASCAR car to spotlight veterans and the SoldierSuit robotic exoskeleton. Visit PatriotMobile.com and use promo code GRUBER for a free month of service. 38:24 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:26 – Bishop Daniel, President of GFA World. Bishop Daniel discusses the role churches and Christians can play in putting their faith into action and becoming more engaged in their communities. He also provides an update from Nepal, where local Christian missionaries are working to reach communities affected by a devastating natural disaster. 57:37 – Ken Buck, former five-term Congressman from Colorado, attorney, and author of Crushed: Big Tech's War on Free Speech. Buck discusses the growth of democratic socialist candidates and the broader debate over socialism, free markets, and individual liberty in American politics. 1:06:37 – Dennis Lennox, political commentator and Republican public affairs consultant. Lennox discusses Michigan's 2026 elections and argues that contests beyond the high-profile U.S. Senate race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed could have major consequences for state government and policy. Michigan voters are also choosing a new governor in the November 3 election. 1:16:47 - Monologue 1:25:37 – Katie Heid, News Director for Michigan News Source. Heid delivers the Michigan Rundown, beginning with a federal lawsuit alleging that Dearborn favored Islamic observances over Christian and Jewish ones, allegations the city denies. She also discusses President Trump reaffirming his endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's response, along with the arrest in Metro Detroit of a man federal investigators allege was a high-ranking Iraqi intelligence officer during the Saddam Hussein era. 1:35:47 – Kyle Haustveit, Under Secretary of Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. Haustveit discusses energy reliability as electricity demand grows, particularly from artificial intelligence and data centers. He also examines the relationship between abundant energy, grid infrastructure, and continued growth in American manufacturing. 1:44:44 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber joins Steve to discuss the unusually quiet hurricane season before turning to technology designed to help people spend less time on their phones. They also explore research into music, cognitive health, and whether staying musically engaged could play a role in healthy aging. --- Check out our podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA

Today – A nearly year-long federal dispute over political expression at the Ashland County Fair has ended in a settlement between the fair board and the county’s Democratic Committee, although part of the case remains unresolved.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie dig into the Macklemore mess. Plus, introducing a new segment, in which your intrepid co-host guesses Why'd He Apologize???SacBee coverage of Hobo Johnson apologyHobo Johnson's Facebook apology statementESPN: Kraft says Macklemore performance crossed a lineBBC: Macklemore's 2014 costume apologyBluewin: Why Macklemore is suddenly being cancelled at GurtenfestivalNYT: Germany arts cancellations tied to Israel/Palestinians This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.blockedandreported.org/subscribe

In this episode of We Should Know Better, the guys return from surviving the Southern California heat exhaustion to break down a bizarre lineup of culture, greed, and bad judgment. They kick things off debating tennis star sideline beer chugs and the alleged "Ballmer Peak" of productivity, before unpacking the tragic death of OC Cars and Coffee founder James Wehr.Things get fiery as they react to an unhinged pulpit rant claiming abused wives are "evil" for calling the cops, dissect the massive $17M child sponsorship lawsuit embroiling MercyMe and the Newsboys, and dive into Macklemore getting booted from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour over Palestinian solidarity. To cap it all off, the crew tackles high-society sellouts, Magic Mind routines, and recent YouTube comments.00:01 - Angels Stadium, Heatwaves, & Catching Up02:05 - Tennis Beer Sips & The Myth of the Ballmer Peak09:18 - The San Clemente McLaren Crash & Questioning Sympathy19:10 - Teaching Teenage Kids How Not to Die in Cars25:39 - Unhinged Pastor: Calling the Cops on Husbands is "Evil"36:21 - Tim Dillon's Masterclass in Unhinged Ad Reads41:48 - MercyMe & Newsboys Sued Over $17M Child Sponsorship Deal54:26 - Debunking Christian Divorce Rates & Red Flags01:02:59 - Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, & The Cost of Free Speech on Tour01:21:45 - Rage Against the Machine & Selling Out to the Machine01:37:34 - Placebos, Magic Mind, & Reading YouTube Comments SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsXInstaWe Should Know Better is: Zack Krater & Andy McCraw Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, his friend and longtime confidant Christy Edwards Lawton joins Newt to discuss her new memorial photo book, Charlie Kirk: In His Own Words. Built entirely from Charlie's own posts on X, never-before-seen photographs, and tributes written the day he died by Melania Trump, Elon Musk, Ivanka Trump, and others, the book is organized around the causes Charlie cared about most: faith, free speech, family, immigration, and Gen Z. Christy shares intimate memories from eleven years of friendship — from the lanky 22-year-old she met at a Trump fundraiser to the husband, father, and movement leader he became. She reflects on what it means to "live like Charlie," and why every net dollar from the book goes to Carry the Torch, a nonprofit dedicated to finding and funding the next generation of young conservative leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 2026; President Donald Trump says he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House. He did not cite specific reports that prompted the decision and suggested other news organizations could face similar action. The Trump administration has taken no formal action at this time. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna, who is leading the push for a second Epstein Files Transparency Act, joins. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is free speech disappearing on college campuses? A new report gives nearly half of surveyed colleges an “F” for free speech, raising bigger questions about intellectual diversity, disagreement, and why Christians should value persuasion over coercion.Could AI make kids worse at thinking? Early research suggests generative AI may help students get answers faster while short-circuiting the difficult mental work needed to actually develop critical-thinking skills.A two-year-old was euthanized in the Netherlands. How did we get here? Sean and Scott examine this tragic case and the crucial ethical distinction between relieving suffering, allowing natural death, and intentionally causing death.Are “designer babies” becoming more acceptable? A surprising study finds prospective parents may care as much about avoiding traits like low intelligence or antisocial behavior as they do about certain medical risks when choosing embryos.Listener Question: Could legalizing something harmful actually reduce the harm? A listener pushes Scott on whether his harm-reduction argument applies not only to pornography but also to dangerous drugs such as fentanyl.Listener Question: Can trauma-informed ministry go too far? The hosts explore how churches can take trauma seriously without allowing it to become someone's defining identity—and how truth, compassion, healing, and personal agency can fit together.Listener Question: Are we reading modern psychology back into the Apostle Paul? Responding to their recent conversation with Scot McKnight, Sean and Scott ask how confidently we can apply concepts like trauma, emotional regulation, and PTSD to a biblical figure living 2,000 years ago.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

This is a particularly important episode, coming just two weeks ahead of the 1st round of high stakes presidential elections in Brazil.Host Michael Fox speaks with Artur Romeu. He's a Brazilian journalist and the Latin American Director for Latin America of the international NGO Reporters Without Borders. They spoke ahead of Episode 6 of The Battle for Free Speech, about Brazil's fight against disinformation. He has an important analysis, which helps to deconstruct how Trump, Silicon Valley and the far-right in the United States, and around the world is "instrumentalizing the idea of free speech for their own political purpose and abandoning key dimension of freedom of expression, which is this more social and collective dimension to receive plural, reliable, diverse, and free information from others.”This is the third bonus episode of The Battle for Free Speech. The Battle for Free Speech Podcast is a production of The Real News Network hosted by Michael Fox and Marc Steiner. Guests: Artur RomeuResources: You can check out the full Battle for Free Speech podcast series here.Many thanks to everyone who has supported this show.Follow The Battle for Free Speech on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Support Michael Fox's reporting at patreon.com/mfox. Never miss an episode — sign up for The Real News newsletter at therealnews.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

As millions turn to Ozempic to lose weight fast, and concerns are mounting over improper use, reports of blindness, life-threatening side effects, and billions in lawsuits are piling up. We look at the risks, the rush to prescribe, and what may be getting missed.Then, as Europe and the U.K. push new online speech rules that could reach American platforms, Jefferey tracks the growing fight over who gets to decide what you can say online.Next, a major new investigation is putting COVID vaccines and military deaths under the microscope. Who joined forces to spark the review?Plus, Dr. Ron Elfenbein helped the government expand access to monoclonal antibodies during COVID. Now, the doctor is facing a prison sentence after he spoke out against the U.S. government's decision to pull the treatment.Finally, just in time for Halloween, the crunchy moms behind Tricked by the Treat are back with brand-new clean treats for your kids, more candy they'll love, and a way to keep the magic of Halloween alive, without the scary ingredients.Guests: Dr. Ron Elfenbein, Jenn Sherry Parry, Alexa Sherry ParryAirdate: September 17, 2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Fernando Cerimedo. A name that unless you follow Latin America closely, you likely have never heard.He's been called “MAGA's man” in Latin America. And he is at the heart of a shocking scandal that includes “attempted femicide,” election rigging, fake news, disinformation and powerful political ties to far-right presidents across Latin America, and even the White House, under Donald Trump.It's big news in Latin America, even though it's been largely under the radar in the United States, until now.The scandal has dire implications for the legitimacy of elections up and down the Americas, including elections where U.S. President Donald Trump has been throwing his weight around over the last year. Elections where right-wingers have won close, but shocking victories. And big elections are coming up in Brazil and elsewhere.This is Episode 14 of Under the Shadow, Season 2.Under the Shadow is an investigative narrative podcast series that walks back in time, telling the story of the past by visiting momentous places in the present. Season 2 responds in real time to the Trump administration's onslaught on Latin America.Follow Under the Shadow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Hosted by Latin America-based journalist Michael Fox.This podcast is produced in partnership between The Real News Network and NACLA.It is supported, in part, by Global Exchange.Theme music by Michael Fox's band, Monte Perdido. Monte Perdido's 2024 album Ofrenda is available on Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, YouTube or wherever you listen to music.Other music from Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound.Script editing by Heather Gies. Hosted, written, produced, mixed, and edited by Michael Fox.Guests: Jake JohnstonMaria Martha BrunoResources: Progressive International's Investigation into Fernando Cerimedo — How to Steal a Hemisphere: Fernando Cerimedo and the Heist of Latin American DemocracyFacebook não barra anúncios com desinformação sobre eleições brasileirasYou can visit Agencia Public for their reporting and analysis about Brazil. Here is Agencia Publica's investigación, Digital Militia. Many thanks to Jake Johnston from the Center for Economic and Policy Research and Maria Martha Bruno, from Agencia Publica, for taking the time to speak with me and for their excellent analysis and insight.You can visit CEPR's Live Tracker on Latin America.You can check out Michael Fox's Patreon.More background… The Beginning: Monroe and migration | Under the Shadow, Episode 1Panama. US Invasion. | Under the Shadow, Episode 13The legacy of Monroe | Under the Shadow, Bonus Episode 4 Support Under the ShadowPlease consider supporting this podcast and Michael Fox's reporting on his Patreon account: patreon.com/mfox. There you can also see exclusive pictures, video, and interviews.You can subscribe to Michael Fox's new free speech podcast, The Battle for Free Speech on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033olXvh3dLzQFJc1HSd6O?si=7eda46a92fe14894Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battle-for-free-speech/id1896829044Or wherever you get your podcasts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Get ready for an explosive episode packed with high-stakes news!

This week's briefing covers the Trump administration's controversial 100-year oil concession deal in Venezuela, escalations against pro-Palestine activism alongside major court rulings defending noncitizen speech, and a high-profile industry clash over Mark Ruffalo's opposition to the Paramount-Skydance merger. Plus: legal hurdles and scandal for prediction market Kalshi, NYC landlords challenging Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze, Alaska's wild ranked-choice voting maneuvers, and a clean sweep for incumbents in the Massachusetts primaries.

Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, including allegations involving the Iran war, congressional war powers, military action in Yemen, and other actions discussed in the resolution. Then New York City's planned government-run grocery stores face an antitrust lawsuit, creating the rare antitrust case Nate actually enjoys. We break down Massie's impeachment case and the constitutional fight over who gets to take America to war. Congress passed a War Powers Resolution directing an end to hostilities in Iran, while the administration disputes the constitutionality of that mechanism. Then we dig into the lawsuit challenging Zohran Mamdani's government grocery-store plan. Can a private grocery store compete when its government-backed competitor can use taxpayer funding to subsidize lower prices? And does that actually make groceries cheaper, or just change how consumers pay for them? Plus: predatory pricing, grocery-store margins, socialist reactions, government subsidies, and why artificially lowering the price at checkout does not necessarily lower the underlying cost. Subscribe or follow Good Morning Liberty, like, comment, and share the show. If you're listening on a podcast app, leave us a rating or review. #Libertarian #WarPowers #PeteHegseth #ThomasMassie #Mamdani #Economics Chapters 00:00 Good Morning Liberty 01:09 Massie Moves to Impeach Pete Hegseth 04:02 The 8 Articles of Impeachment 05:11 Congress Orders an End to the Iran War 08:41 Civilian Protections, Drug Boats, and Free Speech 13:18 Kidnapping a Foreign Leader and the Yemen War 16:20 Should the Impeachment Actually Pass? 18:42 The Constitution and the War Powers Fight 25:11 Mamdani's Government Grocery Stores Get Sued 29:24 The Antitrust Case Against New York City 31:29 Is Government Pricing Actually Predatory? 36:20 Socialists React to the Grocery Store Lawsuit 39:34 Who Actually Pays for "Cheap" Government Groceries? 46:35 What Happens If Government Becomes the Grocery Store? 51:23 Final Thoughts and Good Morning Liberty

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