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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-08 06:22
RT Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox)REPORT: Canada just crossed a line that should terrify every free nation. A new bill would let the government instantly cut off your internet, phone, and even your online banking—simply for saying the “wrong thing.”If passed, Canada’s Industry Minister could declare your words a “threat” and erase your digital existence without warning. No court order. No appeal. And the most chilling part? It can all be done in secret—you wouldn’t even be allowed to say it happened.This is t ...
Velshi Banned Book Club: Author Jennifer Finney Boylan on PEN America’s ‘Banned in the USA’ list
MSNBC· 2025-10-04 19:11
Joining me now is Jennifer Finny Boland. She's the Pen America Board of Trustees President. The Prof.. She's a professor. She's an advocate and the author of 19 books including Good Boy, My Life in Seven Dogs, which we featured as part of our band book club. Uh Jennifer, great to see you.Thank you for being with us. >> Hi Ally. It's great to be back.I'm I'm sorry that we have to talk again uh and that we have to talk about this, but uh your report, your important report found what what you call a disturbing ...
Jimmy Kimmel Is Back On Nexstar ABC Stations, Ending Affiliate Boycott
Deadline· 2025-09-26 20:55
Core Viewpoint - Nexstar Media Group will restore "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to its 24 ABC affiliates, ending a preemption that lasted five days due to a controversial comment made by Kimmel regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk [1][2]. Group 1: Decision and Impact - The decision to restore the show followed a similar action by Sinclair, affecting about one-quarter of ABC's total footprint [2]. - Major markets that have regained access to Kimmel include Washington, D.C., Seattle, St. Louis, Nashville, and Portland, OR [4]. - Kimmel's return drew over 6 million viewers on its first night back, nearly four times its average audience, despite the absence of Sinclair and Nexstar affiliates [6][9]. Group 2: Financial Considerations - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" generated approximately $70 million in ad revenue in 2025 prior to the suspension, highlighting its significance for local TV stations [8]. - The ad inventory from the show is considered valuable for small and medium-sized businesses, which are crucial for local television [8]. Group 3: Regulatory and Political Context - The preemption of Kimmel's show was influenced by external pressures, including threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and political attacks from former President Trump [5]. - Both Nexstar and Sinclair emphasized that their decisions were independent of government influence, as they seek to maintain favorable relations with the Trump administration and the FCC [8].
If There Were No Social Media: Impact on Pashtun Youth | Dr. Saima Gul | TEDxUniversity of Peshawar
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-25 16:26
[Music] If uh there is no social media to see its impact to pinpoint some of my concerns that the social media should have resolved or at least adopted to the uh cultural or the important values of Pashtun youth. What is social media. Um everyone knows it's basically that network which is um creating which is integrating which is sharing content among the virtual communities and uh it has transformed the identities of youth particularly pun youth.It is talking about those areas which involves speech pattern ...
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-25 01:07
From @WSJopinion: When government limits speech for some, it threatens freedom for everyone, even when government is restricting speech to promote public health or expand equality, writes William Galston https://t.co/C6rvtLMOu0 ...
Tearful Kimmel Slams Censorship as Un-American
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-24 12:37
Controversy & Apology - The broadcast addressed backlash over comments regarding Charlie Kirk's death, mixing comedy with seriousness [1][2] - The host clarified that there was no intention to make light of the murder [2] - The host thanked Disney for putting the show back on air, expressing concern about potential damage to commercial interests [3] Political & Media Reactions - The White House push to remove the show from air was deemed un-American [3] - The issue has become a flashpoint in US culture regarding freedom of speech, with accusations from the US president against late-night shows [5] - Comments on Charlie Kirk's death polarized opinions, leading to potential fines or loss of license for Disney and ABC [6] - The US president reacted to the show's return, considering it a Democratic Party contribution [7][9] - Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair preempted programming in 20% of the country due to disagreement with the host's comments [11] Intertwined Interests - Commercial interests, political speech, and democratic values are increasingly intertwined [15] - Allegations suggest pressure from the US president on companies to favor coverage aligned with his agenda [15] - The control over media by companies can be influenced by politicians, potentially eroding democratic norms [17]
'You have to go back to Nixon': We've been here before with FCC licenses but it's rare, says writer
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 12:52
Let's get to the news. And I've got to say, um, it's very important when people hear this story that they don't minimize it to one comedian. They don't minimize it to one show. They don't minimize it to Jimmy Kimmel. Whether you've ever seen Jimmy Kimmel or not, Americans understand how important it is that that uh Republicans actually Ted Cruz, Ran Paul, uh teamed up with Maria Canwell and other Democrats on on on the relevant committees, teamed up with Hollywood stars, teamed up with a lot of people in mi ...
X @Tesla Owners Silicon Valley
Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-09-20 02:48
"I acquired 𝕏 in order to preserve Freedom of Speech in America, The First Amendment, and I am gonna stick to that, and if that means making less money, so be it."@elonmusk https://t.co/c4T6wc7dUT ...
Trump's War on Media Expands After Kimmel Suspension
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-19 15:08
President Trump continues to attack the media, the president threatening the licenses of US broadcast networks if they are too critical of him. This comes after Walt Disney put Jimmy Kimmel's show on indefinite hiatus over the monologue he delivered. Joining us now with more is Bloomberg Wall Street Week host David Westin.You also are a lawyer, have a history working with Supreme Court justice. And, of course, you ran ABC News. So what do you think about this.The main thought I had when I heard was, I'm gla ...
'Demoralizing': Fmr. Congressman slams punishment of educators over Kirk comments
MSNBC· 2025-09-19 11:55
Freedom of Speech and Cancel Culture - The report highlights concerns about freedom of speech as educators face scrutiny and job loss for controversial posts, with some arguing firings create a culture of fear [4] - The report notes the irony of figures who previously opposed cancel culture now seemingly engaging in similar actions by urging people to report those with differing opinions [8] - The report emphasizes the distinction between individual accountability and government action, suggesting that government involvement in policing speech constitutes a violation of the First Amendment [10][11] Political Implications - The report suggests that the controversy surrounding free speech could demoralize young voters who previously supported President Trump, potentially impacting Republican congressional prospects [15] - The report indicates a potential shift in the conservative stance on cancel culture, with some conservatives expressing concern over the litigation of free speech [13][14] - The report mentions a looming government shutdown and Democratic willingness to fight for healthcare, potentially impacting bipartisan government funding [17][18] Actions and Investigations - The report mentions that at least three dozen education professionals have left or been removed from their jobs due to inappropriate comments [1] - The report states that Texas is investigating over 280 complaints against teachers, with Florida and Oklahoma launching similar probes [2] - The report notes that Clemson University fired three staff members, and UCLA placed an employee on leave due to controversial posts [2][3]