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This episode was produced while LIVE on X and Facebook Thursday Feb 20, 2025. at 8:00pm EST.
In this episode of the Billy Dees podcast, Billy Dees and co-host Cynthia Elliott discuss the critical issue of free speech, particularly in the context of recent societal transformations.
The conversation highlights the mischaracterization of free speech, particularly in historical contexts like Nazi Germany, where true free speech was nonexistent. This episode is significant as it addresses the ongoing debate about free speech in contemporary society, advocating for open dialogue and the importance of diverse perspectives in determining truth.
The discussion also touches on concern that movements claiming to support marginalized communities may inadvertently harm them through radical discourse. Billy emphasizes that the pandemic catalyzed an assault on free speech, with dissenting opinions often labeled as misinformation and silenced by media and tech companies. He argues that the determination of truth is complex, and that the suppression of diverse viewpoints is detrimental to society.
The conversation is very much a part of current events, reflecting societal tensions surrounding free expression.
00:02 - Misunderstanding free speech
09:37 - The truth about hate speech
16:06 - Free speech vs. fascism
30:37 - SNL and political insensitivity
35:58 - Billy Dees podcast overview
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In this episode of the Billy Dees podcast, Billy Dees and co-host Cynthia Elliott discuss the critical issue of free speech, particularly in the context of recent societal transformations.
The conversation highlights the mischaracterization of free speech, particularly in historical contexts like Nazi Germany, where true free speech was nonexistent. This episode is significant as it addresses the ongoing debate about free speech in contemporary society, advocating for open dialogue and the importance of diverse perspectives in determining truth.
The discussion also touches on concern that movements claiming to support marginalized communities may inadvertently harm them through radical discourse. Billy emphasizes that the pandemic catalyzed an assault on free speech, with dissenting opinions often labeled as misinformation and silenced by media and tech companies. He argues that the determination of truth is complex, and that the suppression of diverse viewpoints is detrimental to society.
The conversation is very much a part of current events, reflecting societal tensions surrounding free expression.
00:02 - Misunderstanding free speech
09:37 - The truth about hate speech
16:06 - Free speech vs. fascism
30:37 - SNL and political insensitivity
35:58 - Billy Dees podcast overview
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This episode was produced while LIVE on X and Facebook Thursday Feb 20, 2025. at 8:00pm EST.
In this episode of the Billy Dees podcast, Billy Dees and co-host Cynthia Elliott discuss the critical issue of free speech, particularly in the context of recent societal transformations.
The conversation highlights the mischaracterization of free speech, particularly in historical contexts like Nazi Germany, where true free speech was nonexistent. This episode is significant as it addresses the ongoing debate about free speech in contemporary society, advocating for open dialogue and the importance of diverse perspectives in determining truth.
The discussion also touches on concern that movements claiming to support marginalized communities may inadvertently harm them through radical discourse. Billy emphasizes that the pandemic catalyzed an assault on free speech, with dissenting opinions often labeled as misinformation and silenced by media and tech companies. He argues that the determination of truth is complex, and that the suppression of diverse viewpoints is detrimental to society.
The conversation is very much a part of current events, reflecting societal tensions surrounding free expression.
00:02 - Misunderstanding free speech
09:37 - The truth about hate speech
16:06 - Free speech vs. fascism
30:37 - SNL and political insensitivity
35:58 - Billy Dees podcast overview
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In this episode of the Billy Dees podcast, Billy Dees and co-host Cynthia Elliott discuss the critical issue of free speech, particularly in the context of recent societal transformations.
The conversation highlights the mischaracterization of free speech, particularly in historical contexts like Nazi Germany, where true free speech was nonexistent. This episode is significant as it addresses the ongoing debate about free speech in contemporary society, advocating for open dialogue and the importance of diverse perspectives in determining truth.
The discussion also touches on concern that movements claiming to support marginalized communities may inadvertently harm them through radical discourse. Billy emphasizes that the pandemic catalyzed an assault on free speech, with dissenting opinions often labeled as misinformation and silenced by media and tech companies. He argues that the determination of truth is complex, and that the suppression of diverse viewpoints is detrimental to society.
The conversation is very much a part of current events, reflecting societal tensions surrounding free expression.
00:02 - Misunderstanding free speech
09:37 - The truth about hate speech
16:06 - Free speech vs. fascism
30:37 - SNL and political insensitivity
35:58 - Billy Dees podcast overview
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Tempers fly as the newsmakers of the week face-off in this award-winning show. Anchored by Sanket Upadhyay, this weekly program has politicians battlling wits with a live audience.
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Weekly wrap of events of the week peppered with context, commentary and opinion by a superstar panel. Click here to support Newslaundry: http://bit.ly/paytokeepnewsfree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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