Is there a “censorship industrial complex” at work in the U.S. and beyond? In this episode, we break down a congressional hearing that tackled government overreach, Big Tech’s role in content moderation, and the suppression of dissenting voices. Witnesses testified about federal agencies allegedly weaponizing censorship, as well as U.S. government funding of speech restrictions abroad. Lawmakers clashed over the balance between free speech and moderation, with debates touching on both the former and current presidential administrations’ handling of political opposition. Tune in for a deep dive into the testimony, key arguments, and what this means for the future of free expression.

Watch the full U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary hearing here. 

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