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Why EVERYONE Should Stop Using the Term 'Hate Speech' | Guest: Andrew McCarthy | 9/16/25

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Manipulation and Free Speech: A Historical Perspective

This chapter explores the historical manipulation of public opinion through propaganda, focusing on the Creel Commission during WWI and drawing parallels to contemporary issues like COVID-19 and climate change. It discusses the implications of government involvement in regulating speech, emphasizing the risks of allowing the state to control narratives. The chapter culminates in a conversation about legislative proposals aimed at restoring protections against government propaganda to safeguard free speech and democratic discourse.

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