The World and Everything In It 9.22.25 The Babylon Bee wins in court, the Fed’s interest-rate cut and political battles, and American eugenics
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Sep 22, 2025 David Bonson, founder and CIO of The Bonson Group, shares insights on the Federal Reserve's recent interest-rate cut, discussing internal conflicts and the implications for the economy. He highlights the delicate balance the Fed must maintain amid political pressures and economic indicators. In another segment, Seth Dillon from the Babylon Bee dives into a landmark court case regarding parody, free speech, and deep-fakes, showcasing the vital role of satire in political discourse.
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Court Protects Satire From Overbroad Deep-Fake Law
- California's deep-fake political law was struck down for being overbroad and chilling satire and political speech.
- The court applied strict scrutiny and found the law not narrowly tailored despite a compelling interest in protecting elections.
Babylon Bee Deliberately Tested The Law
- Seth Dillon recounted how The Babylon Bee planned the parody to immediately challenge Newsom's law once it passed.
- He described satire as a scalpel that stings but serves to excise bad ideas and heal public debate.
Compelled Disclaimers Destroy Satirical Impact
- Compelled disclaimers undermine satire by destroying the joke's effect and imposing unwanted speech.
- The court noted remedies should favor counter-speech and fact-checking over government mandates.