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Censoring the Babylon Bee? | with Seth Dillon

May 3, 2024

Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, discusses free speech, censorship, and the power of satire. They explore big tech's role in censorship, the impact of the 'woke mind virus', and the use of euphemisms in shaping public opinion. Seth's defense of free speech in Congress and the challenges faced by The Babylon Bee in the digital era are also highlighted.

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The podcast explores the challenges posed by censorship in the digital age, questioning the balance between public interest and speech regulation.

Insights from a congressional hearing on censoring misinformation highlight the complexities of free expression in the digital era, emphasizing the role of satire in influencing public discourse.

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The Dangers of Censorship and the Impact on Free Speech

Debating the First Amendment's protection of speech, the podcast delves into the pitfalls of censorship. Addressing the role of big tech companies and government intervention, it questions the balance between public interest and speech regulation. Insights from a congressional hearing on censoring misinformation highlight the complexities of free expression in the digital era.

Introduction

3min

The Role of Big Tech in Censorship

5min

Exploring the First Amendment and Censorship Experiences on Social Media Platforms

2min

Censorship and Comedy: Navigating Free Speech on Social Media Platforms

11min

Navigating the Line Between Speech and Conduct

5min

Exploring Woke Moral Reasoning and Generational Divides

9min

Debating the Value of Life and Public Outrage

3min

Unveiling the Deceptive Tactics of Planned Parenthood

9min

What exactly constitutes “free speech” and falls under the protection of the First Amendment? As the political left increasingly advocates for (and often achieves) unconstitutional censorship, the line between what’s permissible and what’s not in public dialogue becomes increasingly blurred. In this age dominated by social media and cancel culture, who ultimately holds the authority in deciding what is or isn’t allowed in the public square?

This week, Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, sits down with Frank to discuss concerns about big tech’s role in American censorship, why the Babylon Bee was censored, and how he’s combating it through satire and comedy using his popular Christian news satire website lovingly dubbed, “the definitive source of fake news you can trust”. You’ll also get to hear Seth’s recent congressional testimony where he defended the right to free speech during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology in Washington, D.C. During their conversation, Frank and Seth will answer questions like:

What’s the difference between regulating conduct and regulating speech?
Why is the LGBTQ+ community aligning itself with the ideology of Muslim terrorists?
What is the “woke mind virus” and why are younger generations more susceptible to it?
Does America love dogs more than babies?
Why are euphemisms so powerful and how is the radical left using them to their advantage?
Why was The Babylon Bee willing to risk being de-platformed from Twitter prior to Elon Musk gaining ownership?

Later in the discussion, Seth will talk about the inspiration and backstory behind some of The Babylon Bee’s most hilarious headlines from this past week, touch on Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent statements about abortion, share some helpful tips on how all content creators can push against big tech’s attempt to silence you on social media, and unpack the worldview that’s motivating the anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses. It’s impossible to cram all of these topics into just one podcast episode, so be sure to join Frank and Seth on the upcoming midweek podcast for the conclusion of this important and eye-opening talk on censorship!

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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (3/8/2023) —- Preserving Free Speech and Reining in Big Tech Censorship

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