Open to Debate Free Speech in the Trump 2.0 Era
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Jun 17, 2025 
Join Nadine Strossen, a former ACLU president and free speech advocate, Brandi Kruse, an Emmy-winning journalist, and Nick Gillespie, a libertarian commentator, as they dive into the evolving dynamics of free speech under Trump 2.0. They tackle media censorship, the impact of federal funding cuts on public broadcast integrity, and the chilling effects intensifying amidst political polarization. The trio engages in a spirited debate about the intersection of governmental influence, educational free speech, and the responsibilities of legacy media, all while advocating for civil liberties.
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Trump vs. Biden on Free Speech
- Donald Trump is seen by some as restoring viewpoint diversity and improving free speech relative to Biden's administration.
- The pandemic era under Biden is argued to be one of the most dangerous for free speech in modern U.S. history.
Trump's University Pressure Risks Rights
- Trump pressures universities like Harvard to address anti-Semitism, using federal funding as leverage.
- Nadine Strossen warns this approach risks violating academic freedom and the First Amendment.
Free Speech Hypocrisy and Conservatism
- Defending free speech consistently is rare; many support it only for agreeable viewpoints.
- Nadine finds it mystifying when conservatives endorse intrusive regulations that contradict traditional conservative values.
