Corbin Barthold

Tech Freedom's Corbin Barthold discusses recent SCOTUS decisions on government's role in social media. Topics include covid misinformation, state controls on platforms, Trump's immunity rulings, and implications on free speech. The podcast delves into the challenges of tracing harm in social media disputes, government interference, and legal battles over regulation. Also, it explores laws in Texas and Florida aiming to regulate social media platforms and the clash between a Texas judge and the Fifth Circuit.

Corbin Barthold, Ari Cohn, and Santana Boulton from TechFreedom tackle recent Supreme Court cases impacting online speech. They dive into the implications of key rulings like Moody v. NetChoice, expressing concerns about legislating without accountability. Justice Kagan’s progressive stance surprisingly earns praise, while Justice Alito's frustrations are also highlighted. The trio debates the future of free speech amidst rising content moderation challenges, and they critically assess age-gating of adult content and its implications for First Amendment rights.