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The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


Walz Says ‘Misinformation’ and ‘Hate Speech’ Aren’t ‘Protected By the Constitution’

August 27, 2024

While the U.K. cracks down on citizens for social media posts and praying outside of abortion clinics, Democrats seem hopeful that they can import the same stringent speech policies to the United States. During a recent interview, vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz said that “there’s no guarantee of free speech on misinformation or hate speech, especially around our democracy.”


On today’s episode of the Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Aubrey Gulick comment on the Democrat campaign to restrict free speech. They discuss the the First Amendment and the importance of protecting speech for a functioning Republic. Join them to hear their analysis!