So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

Ep. 240: Is there a global free speech recession?

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Apr 9, 2025
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INSIGHT

Global Decline in Free Speech Support

  • Support for free speech is declining globally with more countries showing decrease than increase.
  • The United States dropped from 3rd to 9th place, with younger generations less tolerant of controversial speech.
INSIGHT

Misinformation Used to Justify Censorship

  • Misinformation and disinformation are used as vague labels to justify censorship more than to combat falsehoods.
  • Political elites focus on misinformation often promote censorship that can erode trust and increase public cynicism.
ANECDOTE

Protesting Anti-Gay Law on RT

  • James Kirchick protested an anti-gay law live on Russia Today's network in 2013.
  • He criticized Russian repression despite the platform's backing, showing commitment to free speech.
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