The Majority Report with Sam Seder 3585 - Trump Speech Crackdown; Hasbarist Bari Weiss to Lead CBS w/ David Klion
Sep 19, 2025
David Klion, a columnist at The Nation and contributing editor at Jewish Currents, joins to discuss Bari Weiss’s controversial new role at CBS News. They delve into the implications of media consolidation and how it mirrors authoritarian tactics seen in countries like Russia and Hungary. Klion critiques the current state of free speech under the Trump administration, exploring the pressures faced by journalists and public figures. The conversation also touches on the growing economic inequality exacerbated by political decisions.
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Authoritarianism Is Present Now
- Sam Seder argues the U.S. is already experiencing authoritarian governance with chilling effects across institutions.
- He warns this environment enables self-censorship and targeted repression beyond mere rhetoric.
Build Local Networks To Resist
- Organize locally and expand social circles to build capacity for collective resistance against authoritarian pressure.
- Support vulnerable community members and practice everyday solidarity to signal pushback is possible.
Two Economies In One Country
- Economic metrics hide a bifurcated economy where the top 10–20% drive most spending while 80% stagnate.
- This concentration skews GDP and fuels social instability that can enable authoritarian politics.
