Topic: Gun Control Speech

3 chapters across the catalog

Buying Quiet
Episode 1616 1:58:05 - 2:01:31

1616: Buying Quiet

Piers Morgan and the Limits of Free Speech

Piers Morgan argued that Alex Jones represents the "line" where free speech should be limited due to his "outrageous lies" about Sandy Hook. Morgan linked Jones's rhetoric to the prevalence of mass shootings in America, while Jones countered by focusing on the Second Amendment and the history of tyrants disarming populations.

Moral Army
Episode 1177 32:55 - 35:13

1177: Moral Army

European Speech Laws, Gun Control, Mokro War

The discussion covers the lack of free speech protections in the Netherlands and the UK, where individuals can face jail time for controversial discourse. This is linked to the push for gun control in the United States, which the hosts argue is intended to remove the final check on government tyranny. They mention the "Mokro War" in the Netherlands as an example of violent crime occurring despite strict gun laws.

War on Brains
Episode 480 2:10:58 - 2:13:25

480: War on Brains

Pundits and Politicians, Obama Quote and Fact Checking

The hosts attempt to verify a specific quote from President Obama's gun control speech regarding "pundits and politicians" who warn of tyranny to "gin up fear." They express embarrassment for potentially missing the nuance of the quote during their initial analysis and emphasize the importance of their listeners acting as "producers" to help fact-check the show.