The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 525. The War on Speech—and Those Who Dare to Fight It | Ezra Levant
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Feb 27, 2025 Ezra Levant, a Canadian human rights activist and founder of Rebel News, shares insights on pressing issues in media freedom and censorship. He discusses his firsthand experience with the World Economic Forum and the authoritarian trends in the UK. Levant highlights the wrongful imprisonment of Tommy Robinson and debates the rise of censorship, especially in academic settings. He critiques the disconnect between elite advocacy at events like Davos and public sentiment, emphasizing the importance of independent journalism in these turbulent times.
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Danish Cartoons Controversy
- Ezra Levant's Western Standard magazine published the Danish cartoons of Muhammad.
- The Alberta Human Rights Commission pursued him for three years, costing him $100,000.
Counterfeit Human Right
- Levant argues that the right not to be offended is a counterfeit human right.
- He believes it is actually a power to silence opposing views.
Tommy Robinson's Defiance
- Tommy Robinson refused to remove a video despite a judge's order and a potential reduced sentence.
- The video gained over 150 million views, highlighting the fight over truth.
