Noem Scandal, the 'R-Word' Debate & a Grandmother Jailed 108 Days by Mistake | 04-03-26

Sam Bushman and James Edwards break down the Byron Noem cross-dressing scandal and the left's hypocrisy in attacking behavior they otherwise champion. Plus: why banning the word "retarded" is a dangerous step toward speech control, and the outrageous story of a Tennessee grandmother arrested at gunpoint and jailed for over three months due to mistaken identity. Language, context, and common sense — all on this episode of Liberty RoundTable. Call to Action: Subscribe and share on Rumble and YouTube. Watch the show live or on demand at LibertyRoundTable.com, and check out James Edwards' broadcast at ThePoliticalCesspool.org. 0:00 — Intro 0:17 — Kristi Noem / Byron Noem scandal 1:05 — The photos and initial reactions 2:00 — Privacy, surveillance, and living transparently 2:51 — How could he not see this coming? 6:30 — The left's hypocrisy in piling on 8:60 — Double standards on "alternative lifestyles" 11:11 — The "R-Word" debate begins 13:53 — Words have multiple meanings 16:50 — Ritardando, flame retardant, and language origins 18:14 — Speech control and honest dialogue 19:55 — Angela Lipps: Grandmother jailed 108 days by mistake 21:32 — Why did it take so long? 22:21 — Outro & where to find the show