The Assassination That Shook Free Speech | BDE 09.12.25

The shooting of Charlie Kirk has shaken the political and cultural world, raising hard questions about free speech, safety, and what it means to debate ideas in a time this divided. We talk about Kirk’s legacy, whether you agreed with him or not, as someone who pushed for open dialogue and challenged people to treat opponents as humans instead of enemies. From the ripple effects across podcasting and media, to the impact on energy policy, academic freedom, and how we argue about politics, this conversation digs into what feels like a turning point for free expression in America.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 00:00 - Charlie Kirk assassination07:15 - Energy Climate Assessment13:08 - Energy Endangerment Finding16:23 - Violence in Public Discourse22:03 - Policy Damage from Cancel Culture27:18 - Global Oil and Gas Demand27:45 - Underinvestment in Exploration29:34 - Rights to Improve Living Standards32:35 - Silencing Debate Consequences34:24 - Current Events in the US37:45 - Physics as a Solution39:50 - Omnivore Diet Discussion41:50 - Texas A&M Controversy47:12 - Closing Thoughtshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters