Charlamagne: Why Colbert Was REALLY Fired

from The John Johnston Lounge · host John Johnston

The Art of Value: Politics host JJ responds to a recent Charlamagne clip, in which Charlamagne states why he thinks Stephen Colbert's political comedy show is really getting scrapped. He discusses how it’s an authoritarian strategy to attack free speech, targeting media people who are critical of the Trump regime. Related episodes:Journalist Mehdi Hasan Confronts Young MAGA Fascists https://youtu.be/9PQwAGX6ODIWhat Authoritarians Have in Common & How to Build A Resistance https://youtu.be/5cnBHlXLkkUIt's Time to Confront the Reality of Fascism in America https://youtu.be/LZ8t67NBpWQ

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