September 26 - #200 | Why Free Speech is Personal for Parents and LGBTQ Allies - 60s - Take a Listen

26 Sept 2025 · 1 min

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Heather Hester discusses free speech protections and their limits, referencing Jimmy Kimmel, FCC concerns, and statements from the President and Vice President. She argues the First Amendment protects against government interference but isn't absolute, speaking directly to parents and LGBTQ allies.

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So of course, of course, we start with free speech. That is what is being threatened rather successfully, I might add. Think about what just happened with Jimmy Kimmel and the weaponization of the FCC. Think about how your favorite podcaster or media personality or influencer has responded to everything that has happened in the past 2 weeks. Think about the exact words spoken by the President of the United States and the Vice President. Free speech is powerful and it's a cornerstone of our democracy, but it is not absolute. So what does that mean? The First Amendment protects speech from government interference, but it doesn't mean you can say anything without consequences.