Robert McChesney Remembered as Steve Macek Dismantles Trump's Media Tactics

This clip is from a recent recording of Robert McChesney (1952–2025). We’ll miss you, Bob. Thank you for everything.Full episode:    • From Defender to Offender: When ‘Free...   In this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we dissect the White House’s contradictions on free speech and liberty. While the White House claims to champion the First Amendment, their track record tells a different story—one filled with selective outrage, crackdowns on dissent, and an inconsistent stance on corporate censorship.Our guests, media scholars Robin Andersen and Steve Macek, expose the hypocrisy behind the White House’s free speech rhetoric, the administration’s attacks on journalists, and the weaponization of "cancel culture" narratives to serve political interests.🔎 Topics Covered:✅ the White House’s war on the press vs. his free speech claims✅ The real impact of conservative "censorship" narratives✅ How corporate and state power shape free expression✅ What the future holds for media freedom in the U.S.🎧 Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion on the myths and realities of free speech under Trump.🔔 Support the Mission:If you value independent media criticism, help us fight disinformation:👍 Like this episode📲 Subscribe to The Disinfo Detox on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts📢 Share with truth-seekers who need to hear this