The Joe Rogan Experience #1864 - Alex Berenson
Aug 26, 2022
Alex Berenson, a journalist and award-winning author, dives into the controversial world of COVID-19 narratives. He shares his experience of being banned from Twitter over vaccine discussions and his ongoing lawsuit challenging censorship. The conversation explores the implications of vaccine efficacy and the personal autonomy involved in health choices. Berenson critiques media portrayals of public health, raises alarms about transparency in vaccine data, and navigates the complexities of skepticism in pandemic discourse, highlighting the importance of objective journalism.
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Twitter Ban
- Alex Berenson was banned from Twitter on August 28, 2021, for a tweet questioning vaccine mandates.
- The tweet stated, "It doesn't stop infection or transmission. This is not a vaccine [...] and we want to mandate it? Insanity."
Lawsuit Against Twitter
- Alex Berenson sued Twitter in December 2021 after being banned, claiming violation of his rights and broken promises.
- Other lawsuits against social media platforms have failed due to Section 230, which protects platforms from liability for user content.
Breach of Contract
- Having internal emails from Twitter executives admitting support for open debate about COVID strengthened Berenson's legal case.
- Judge Alsup allowed the lawsuit to proceed, setting a precedent regarding platforms' adherence to their own policies.
