FEAR & GREED | Business News Q+A: Is media freedom under attack?
Sep 20, 2025
The discussion kickstarts with a focus on media freedom in light of startling events, like Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air and the $15 billion lawsuit against the New York Times. The hosts delve into the implications of these incidents, exploring the pressure on the press and how it jeopardizes free debate and democracy. They wrap up by inviting listeners to share their thoughts and questions, highlighting the ongoing importance of media scrutiny in today's society.
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Three Triggering Incidents This Week
- Recent incidents include Trump suing the New York Times, Jimmy Kimmel being taken off air, and Trump's remark about John Lyons.
- These separate events share a common theme of pressure or retaliation against journalists.
Free Press Enables Peaceful Consensus
- Free press enables public debate that leads to consensus without political violence.
- Pressuring media undermines that democratic function and stymies debate.
Fact Vs Opinion Shapes Media Protections
- Distinguishing fact from opinion matters in media and legal disputes like defamation.
- Removing a comedian like Jimmy Kimmel for opinion undermines normal expectations about satire and commentary.