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Jimmy Kimmel & The Death Of Free Speech Online

Sep 27, 2025
Kat Tenbarge, an Internet culture reporter for Spitfire News, joins to explore the implications of Charlie Kirk's death on free speech discussions. She highlights how censorship is rising due to biased algorithms and legal challenges, especially affecting marginalized voices. The conversation delves into influencer culture's role in shaping public reaction and the chilling effects of laws like FOSTA-SESTA. Kat emphasizes the need for civic engagement to combat these issues and discusses the importance of media literacy in a landscape of mistrust.
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ANECDOTE

Kirk Framed As Influencer Martyr

  • Kat describes how Charlie Kirk was framed as an approachable influencer after his shooting.
  • That framing amplified public pressure to treat his death as political martyrdom.
INSIGHT

Laws Meant To Protect Broaden Into Censorship

  • FOSTA-SESTA triggered broad censorship beyond its stated goal of fighting trafficking.
  • The law pushed platforms to over-police sexual and queer expression, collapsing many communities.
INSIGHT

Radical Bills Test The Limits Of Acceptance

  • Many extreme state bills serve as boundary-pushing tests rather than realistic laws.
  • These proposals normalize harsher rules and prepare the ground for future rollbacks of rights.
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