The NPR Politics Podcast Trump's Social Media Lawsuit Is Mostly Messaging, But Tech Regulation Is Coming
Jul 8, 2021
Shannon Bond, NPR's Technology correspondent, dives into former President Trump's recent lawsuit against social media giants, claiming violations of his rights. Legal experts debate the merit of his arguments while discussing the broader implications of tech companies on free speech. The conversation shifts to a growing bipartisan movement in Congress pushing for big tech regulation, addressing monopolistic practices and censorship. With new leadership at the Federal Trade Commission, significant changes in tech oversight could be on the horizon.
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Trump's Lawsuits
- Former President Trump sued Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube after being banned.
- He claims the bans violate his free speech and censor conservatives.
Lawsuit's Deeper Meaning
- Trump's lawsuits, while legally dubious, reflect growing concerns about big tech's power.
- He alleges the platforms act as government arms due to their collaboration with agencies like the CDC.
Bipartisan Concerns
- Big tech companies, once favored, now face bipartisan criticism in Congress.
- Both parties agree on their excessive power, though their reasons differ.