The Reason Roundtable

Free Speech Means You Can Criticize Anyone

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Sep 22, 2025
The discussion kicks off with President Trump's controversial stance on free speech regarding criticism, highlighting his pressure on media figures like Jimmy Kimmel. The topic of corruption surfaces with revelations about Trump’s border czar and immigration policies, emphasizing their economic implications. The panel then tackles the risks of U.S. military actions against Venezuelan drug boats and the potential for escalating foreign conflicts. Finally, a listener query provokes a lively debate on perspectives perceived as least libertarian among the hosts.
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Free Speech Protects Political Criticism

  • The First Amendment specifically protects criticism of politicians, even when coverage is overwhelmingly negative.
  • Silencing or treating criticism as illegal contradicts the Constitution and its purpose.
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Administration Escalation Against The Press

  • The administration's recent moves show an escalating, public push to pressure and potentially sanction critics in media.
  • Actions include FCC intervention, talk of legal restrictions, and Pentagon rules that chill reporting.
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Media Ecosystem Amplifies Government Pressure

  • The current media ecosystem amplifies government pressure because partisan megaphones cheer and echo attacks on critics.
  • That makes jawboning more effective and worrying than past administrations' private pressure.
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