The Tucker Carlson Show Tucker Carlson LIVE: The End of Free Speech
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Sep 25, 2025 
Michael Shellenberger, a Pulitzer-adjacent journalist, joins to dissect the alarming trends in censorship and the implications for free speech. He connects the dots between the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and broader censorship efforts, labeling it as extreme suppression. They delve into Section 230's role in shielding platforms, proposing user-controlled content filters as a vital solution. The conversation also critiques rising censorship support among youth and emphasizes the urgent need for transparency from intelligence agencies regarding secrets like the Epstein files.
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Free Speech As Foundational Value
- Tucker Carlson argues free speech is the foundation of American culture and should be defended like Charlie Kirk's example.
- He urges leaders to answer citizens' questions directly to reduce conspiracies and restore trust.
Section 230 Built Modern Platforms
- Tucker explains Section 230 shields platforms from liability and enabled social media's dominance.
- He warns that controlling platforms equates to controlling modern public discourse and movements.
Section 230 Became A Political Weapon
- Both parties have shifted positions on Section 230 to leverage platforms for censorship or protection.
- Tucker says politicians threaten revocation to force platforms to moderate content for them.
