The REAL David Knight Show Fri Episode #2099: FCC as Thought Police: Trump & Bureaucrats Turn Free Speech Into Mafia Rule
Sep 19, 2025
03:01:44
00:02:10 – Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air
Kimmel is suspended after mocking Trump, with the FCC accused of pressuring networks into compliance.
00:07:43 – Bureaucracy as Speech Police
Unelected regulators weaponize licenses and rules to censor content, compared to mafia-style intimidation.
00:24:52 – Both Parties Embrace Censorship
Analysis that Republicans and Democrats alike are now justifying cancel culture, betraying Kirk’s free speech legacy.
00:49:57 – Israel Lobby & Boycott Bans
Concerns about pro-Israel groups pushing GOP leaders to outlaw boycotts, further undermining free speech.
00:55:09 – Bondi vs. Kirk on Hate Speech
Pam Bondi calls to outlaw hate speech, directly contradicting Kirk’s past defense of free expression.
01:15:23 – Golden Trump Statue & Cult Imagery
Discussion of Trump’s cult-like following, including a golden statue erected in DC, and how his lawsuits read like propaganda hagiographies.
01:18:08 – Weaponizing Lawsuits & Censorship
Concerns that Trump’s lawfare isn’t about winning in court but punishing media through process, intimidation, and regulatory pressure.
01:47:00 – Dearborn Mayor Tells Christian to Leave
Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan tells a resident critical of Hezbollah/Hamas sympathizers that he is “not welcome” in the city, highlighting cultural tensions.
01:50:24 – Gaza, Netanyahu & Just War
Debate over Israel’s war in Gaza, Trump’s anger at Netanyahu for targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, and the moral principles of just war.
02:06:26 – Celente on Hate Speech & Endless Wars
Gerald Celente blasts the hypocrisy of labeling dissent as “hate speech” while U.S. presidents wage murderous wars, citing Obama, Clinton, and Bush.
02:10:15 – Trump’s Broken Peace Promises
Trump is accused of lying about ending wars while escalating Venezuela strikes. Comparisons are drawn to Duterte’s extrajudicial killings in the Philippines.
02:15:53 – Israel, Genocide & Kushner’s Deals
Discussion of U.S. support for Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Kushner’s billion-dollar Gulf investments, and how financial interests override peace.
02:33:56 – Venezuela, Oil & U.S. Meddling
Analysis of U.S. attempts to overthrow Maduro, framed as another “war for oil” racket. Corporate and political elites are accused of profiting from intervention.
02:36:21 – We the People’s Party Vision
Celente announces domain registrations for “We the People’s Party,” arguing populism is the future and rallies like “Unite the Kingdom” show the growing pushback.
02:47:21 – FCC Shakedowns & Open Corruption
Trump’s use of FCC pressure to extract millions from CBS and Paramount is described as mafia-style extortion.
03:54:37 – Gaza Death Toll & Zionism Critique
Conversation returns to Gaza with Lancet estimates of 200,000 deaths, while U.S. leaders openly align with Israeli policy. Zionism is critiqued as a political ideology, not faith.
02:57:29 – Peace Rally & Isolationist Label
Celente promotes his upcoming Occupy Peace rally, arguing that rejecting endless wars isn’t isolationism but moral necessity.
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Kimmel is suspended after mocking Trump, with the FCC accused of pressuring networks into compliance.
00:07:43 – Bureaucracy as Speech Police
Unelected regulators weaponize licenses and rules to censor content, compared to mafia-style intimidation.
00:24:52 – Both Parties Embrace Censorship
Analysis that Republicans and Democrats alike are now justifying cancel culture, betraying Kirk’s free speech legacy.
00:49:57 – Israel Lobby & Boycott Bans
Concerns about pro-Israel groups pushing GOP leaders to outlaw boycotts, further undermining free speech.
00:55:09 – Bondi vs. Kirk on Hate Speech
Pam Bondi calls to outlaw hate speech, directly contradicting Kirk’s past defense of free expression.
01:15:23 – Golden Trump Statue & Cult Imagery
Discussion of Trump’s cult-like following, including a golden statue erected in DC, and how his lawsuits read like propaganda hagiographies.
01:18:08 – Weaponizing Lawsuits & Censorship
Concerns that Trump’s lawfare isn’t about winning in court but punishing media through process, intimidation, and regulatory pressure.
01:47:00 – Dearborn Mayor Tells Christian to Leave
Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan tells a resident critical of Hezbollah/Hamas sympathizers that he is “not welcome” in the city, highlighting cultural tensions.
01:50:24 – Gaza, Netanyahu & Just War
Debate over Israel’s war in Gaza, Trump’s anger at Netanyahu for targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, and the moral principles of just war.
02:06:26 – Celente on Hate Speech & Endless Wars
Gerald Celente blasts the hypocrisy of labeling dissent as “hate speech” while U.S. presidents wage murderous wars, citing Obama, Clinton, and Bush.
02:10:15 – Trump’s Broken Peace Promises
Trump is accused of lying about ending wars while escalating Venezuela strikes. Comparisons are drawn to Duterte’s extrajudicial killings in the Philippines.
02:15:53 – Israel, Genocide & Kushner’s Deals
Discussion of U.S. support for Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Kushner’s billion-dollar Gulf investments, and how financial interests override peace.
02:33:56 – Venezuela, Oil & U.S. Meddling
Analysis of U.S. attempts to overthrow Maduro, framed as another “war for oil” racket. Corporate and political elites are accused of profiting from intervention.
02:36:21 – We the People’s Party Vision
Celente announces domain registrations for “We the People’s Party,” arguing populism is the future and rallies like “Unite the Kingdom” show the growing pushback.
02:47:21 – FCC Shakedowns & Open Corruption
Trump’s use of FCC pressure to extract millions from CBS and Paramount is described as mafia-style extortion.
03:54:37 – Gaza Death Toll & Zionism Critique
Conversation returns to Gaza with Lancet estimates of 200,000 deaths, while U.S. leaders openly align with Israeli policy. Zionism is critiqued as a political ideology, not faith.
02:57:29 – Peace Rally & Isolationist Label
Celente promotes his upcoming Occupy Peace rally, arguing that rejecting endless wars isn’t isolationism but moral necessity.
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