The FCC is a now a weapon in Trump’s war on free speech
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Free Speech Under Fire
This chapter examines the current challenges to free speech in the United States during the Trump administration, highlighting government influence on media regulation through the FCC. It discusses the culture of fear among journalists and the manipulation of free speech concepts, portraying a troubling shift in how dissenting voices are suppressed. The conversation draws parallels between contemporary media pressures and historical instances of censorship, revealing a drastic change in the perception of press freedoms and regulatory oversight.
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