3 Martini Lunch The UN Wants to Silence Your Free Speech
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Nov 13, 2025 The hosts celebrate the end of a government shutdown, criticizing the political theatrics behind it. They fiercely debate the UN Secretary-General's push for tech companies to control online speech, emphasizing the dangers of censorship. Lastly, they highlight alarming findings about incoming college students' math abilities, revealing that many struggle with basic arithmetic. The discussion raises questions about preparation in education today.
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Shutdowns Harm Workers More Than Save Money
- Government shutdowns rarely produce durable wins and mostly saddle federal workers with uncertainty and restart costs.
- Jim Garrity argues shutdowns waste resources and harm workers who still must perform without pay certainty.
UN Demands Platforms Police Disinformation
- Antonio Guterres urged tech companies to police "misinformation" to protect the U.N.'s agenda, especially on climate.
- Jim Garrity counters that the U.N. should improve its work rather than demand platform censorship.
Favor Community Corrections Over Broad Censorship
- Use community-driven corrections like X's community ratings to flag false claims instead of heavy-handed bans.
- Remove or moderate content only when it poses clear, provable risks of imminent harm like riots or violence.