America’s assault on free speech
Episode 6 of the Media Confidential podcast, hosted by Prospect Magazine, titled "America’s assault on free speech" was published on September 22, 2025 and runs 35 minutes.
September 22, 2025 ·35m · Media Confidential
Summary
How have Trump’s defamation lawsuits affected press freedom? Alan and Lionel discuss Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times with NPR’s media correspondent, David Folkenflik.David shares an insight into NPR’s future amid funding cuts, and talks about the importance of local journalism and publicly-owned media. Plus, the trio discuss the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
How have Trump’s defamation lawsuits affected press freedom?
Alan and Lionel discuss Donald Trump’s $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times with NPR’s media correspondent, David Folkenflik.
David shares an insight into NPR’s future amid funding cuts, and talks about the importance of local journalism and publicly-owned media.
Plus, the trio discuss the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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