The Megyn Kelly Show Elon Musk Buys Twitter, and Free Speech Under Attack, with Charles C.W. Cooke and Yascha Mounk | Ep. 307
Apr 25, 2022
Charles C.W. Cooke, a senior writer at National Review, and Yascha Mounk, author and founder of Persuasion Magazine, dive into Elon Musk's potential Twitter acquisition and its implications for free speech. They discuss the left's reaction to this deal and the broader issues of tech censorship, highlighting the ongoing debate about ideological biases in content moderation. The conversation also touches on Florida's governmental actions against Disney and the cultural ramifications of corporate wokeness, emphasizing the need for transparent dialogue to uphold democratic values.
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Market Change and Tech Disruption
- Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition highlights the rapid change in markets, especially tech.
- It demonstrates that even giants like Facebook aren't immune to disruption.
Conservative Pushback
- Conservatives view Musk's potential Twitter ownership as a pushback against left-wing big tech dominance.
- Questions remain about its success and if conservatives will actually use the platform more.
Twitter's Censorship Problem
- Twitter's over-moderation and biased censorship practices are problematic.
- Applying neutral rules consistently would greatly improve the platform.
