What happens when governments worldwide declare war on free speech? In a shocking turn of events, Brazil has banned X (formerly Twitter) entirely, the UK is sending police to citizens' doors for "wrong" social media posts, and the US government seems eager to follow suit. This explosive conversation with NetChoice's Carl Szabo reveals the disturbing truth about how quickly digital freedoms can vanish overnight.

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From Google's antitrust battles to Brazil's unprecedented crackdown on X, this episode exposes the growing global assault on tech companies and free speech. Szabo, Vice President and General Counsel at NetChoice, breaks down how governments are using "protecting democracy" as a smokescreen for controlling narratives and silencing dissent. The discussion reveals shocking statistics about law enforcement's failure to investigate real online crimes while focusing resources on policing political speech.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Nichols and Szabo explore the stark divide between "government-as-savior" and "freedom-first" approaches revealed during COVID-19. They analyze how this ideological split continues to shape tech policy, with some states embracing innovation while others double down on regulatory control. Szabo shares inside knowledge of pending legislation and executive orders that could either protect or destroy online freedom in America.

Perhaps most disturbing is the emergence of what Szabo calls the "success is sinful" mentality in American antitrust enforcement. From Google to Nvidia, successful tech companies are increasingly targeted not for harming consumers, but for being too successful. The discussion reveals how this approach threatens to drive innovation and investment out of the United States, potentially crippling America's technological leadership.

The episode concludes with a powerful analysis of the battle between common sense and idealism in American policy. Szabo and Nichols examine how COVID-19 exposed the benefits of deregulation and free markets, while warning about the dangers of governments using "misinformation" concerns to justify censorship. Viewers will gain crucial insights into protecting digital freedoms and understanding the high stakes of current tech policy debates.

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