RealClearPolitics Podcast Where Did This Come From?
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Sep 16, 2025 The discussion opens with controversial remarks on free speech and hate speech from Attorney General Pam Bondi. They dive into a Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel, highlighting his oversight and the agency's political scrutiny. Tensions with Venezuela escalate following U.S. military actions against drug trafficking, sparking questions about international relations. The hosts pay tribute to Robert Redford, celebrating his cinematic legacy, while exploring the life of Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard and his unconventional approach to capitalism and environmentalism.
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Bondi's 'Hate Speech' Remarks Spark Alarm
- Pam Bondi's comments on "hate speech" sparked bipartisan backlash because they sounded like criminalizing speech.
- Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon argued free speech protections make jailing people for offensive speech unconstitutional and dangerous.
Define Terms Before You Speak
- Clarify terms when discussing sensitive legal topics like "hate speech" to avoid misinterpretation.
- Pam Bondi's later clarification that direct threats are unprotected speech shows precise wording matters in public legal statements.
Rhetoric, Networks, And The Risk Of Overreach
- The administration links political rhetoric and organized groups to violence but evidence is often thin.
- Carl Cannon warned overreach now risks confirming fears the administration will suspend constitutional rights.
