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Silenced: The Alarming Rise of Censorship in America With Dave Rubin

Oct 14, 2024
In this discussion, Dave Rubin, a political commentator and creator of "The Rubin Report," passionately defends free speech against the rising tide of censorship. He highlights dangers from big tech, media, and government suppression, linking them to threats against democracy. Rubin shares real-life examples of voices being silenced and critiques politicians’ calls for tighter speech regulation. The conversation also delves into the role of independent media and the complexities surrounding personal rights amidst heated political debates.
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INSIGHT

Free Speech Is Democracy's Pillar

  • The erosion of free speech threatens democracy, leading to potentially violent outcomes.
  • Suppressing public discourse leaves no peaceful avenue for differences to resolve.
ANECDOTE

From Health to Politics Awakening

  • Joining politics often comes from waking up to corruption in unrelated fields.
  • Rubin relates to those who uncover inconvenient truths and face backlash.
ANECDOTE

Censorship Leads to Health Crisis

  • Dave Rubin left the Young Turks after facing relentless censorship and personal attacks.
  • He developed alopecia areata amid the stress, then improved health through diet changes.
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