The dangers of giving the government power over news outlets

In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the potential consequences of giving the government the power to determine the truthfulness and responsibility of news outlets. He highlights a specific case where a progressive group has sued a Fox News affiliate for news distortion in the coverage of the 2020 election. This bipartisan effort, supported by both progressives and conservatives, could set a dangerous precedent where the truthfulness of news becomes a political football. The speaker emphasizes that such power in the hands of the government can lead to the suppression of free speech and civil liberties.