Censorship and Antitrust
Leah discusses how the deplatforming of conservative voices during the 2020 election, particularly the removal of Trump from social media, ignited Republican interest in antitrust issues. The conversation highlights the perception that big tech companies wield excessive power over free speech, prompting calls for government intervention. Nilay adds that this focus on tech censorship contrasts sharply with the lack of similar outrage over consolidation in other industries, illustrating a unique political strategy.In this clip
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