Cato Podcast Where Does Speech End and 'Jawboning' Start?
Oct 23, 2023
The podcast explores the concept of 'jawboning' and the blurred line between speech and government coercion. It discusses government pressure on speech platforms, the impact of empty threats made by lawmakers, and the importance of scrutinizing government behavior on speech. The chapter also highlights the need for transparency in government engagement with tech companies.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Line Between Speech and Government Coercion
01:49 • 2min
Government Pressure on Speech Platforms and the Challenge of Defining Acceptable Speech
04:12 • 2min
The Impact of Lawmakers' Threats and the Challenges Faced by the Courts
06:19 • 2min
The Importance of Scrutinizing Government Behavior on Speech and the Need for Transparency
08:11 • 3min