Topic: Hate Of Speech

The artwork for episode 1781, titled "Hate of Speech," was created by Darren O'Neill using AI, featuring the hosts in a rocket ship. The segment discusses the "hat trick" of wins by O'Neill and the general trend of "AI slop" in listener submissions. While some artists submit handmade work, the hosts admit that AI-generated pieces are often funnier and more usable for the show's aesthetic.

Senator Jackie Rosen is leading a bipartisan effort to create a federal strategic advisor to the President focused on combating antisemitism across agencies and online platforms. Comparisons are drawn to strict speech enforcement in the UK and Canada, suggesting that similar monitoring of digital content is imminent in the United States.

Media coverage of the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting focused heavily on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric rather than gun control. Analysts on mainstream networks blamed "online hate trends" from accounts like Libs of TikTok and commentators like Tucker Carlson for inciting violence. The discussion suggested that this narrative is being used as a political tool to marginalize right-wing speech and link it to real-world tragedies.

The University of Vermont and Burlington Police involved the FBI after stickers from a group called "Patriots Front" were found on campus. The stickers featured slogans such as "Better Dead Than Red" and "Keep America American," which students and faculty labeled as white nationalist hate speech. The hosts mock the severity of the reaction, noting that "Better Dead Than Red" is a Cold War-era anti-communist slogan.

The hosts criticize the modern Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "shit show," reminiscing about the untelevised industry dinners of the past. They play a clip of Christiane Amanpour asking former FBI Director James Comey if the government should have "shut down" the "Lock her up" chants as hate speech. They interpret the question as a reflection of a "globalist" desire to suppress political speech.

Reports circulate that Facebook's automated systems flagged and blocked excerpts of the Declaration of Independence as hate speech. Specifically, paragraphs 27 to 31 were reportedly removed for violating community standards. The validity of the claim is questioned, though it is noted as fitting a broader pattern of social media censorship.

The UN rapporteur's report calls for Internet Service Providers to implement takedown policies for homophobic and transphobic messages. However, the mandate faced significant opposition from the 57-nation Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which refuses to recognize the legitimacy of the LGBTI agenda despite supporting other hate speech restrictions.

Professor Jordan Peterson debated the implications of Canadian Bill C-16, which codifies gender identity protections. Peterson argues that being legally required to use specific pronouns is an infringement on free speech. His opponent, a fellow professor, claims that refusing to use preferred pronouns is "tantamount to violence" and "hate speech."

Adam Curry responds to criticism on Reddit regarding his interpretation of the presidential oath of office. The segment also includes a donation from "Sir Anonymous" in North Carolina, who jokingly referenced "golden shower head douche kits" available on Amazon.

Hillary Clinton sparked significant backlash after labeling half of Donald Trump's supporters as a "basket of deplorables" during an LGBT fundraiser. She characterized these individuals as racist, sexist, homophobic, and xenophobic. While her campaign issued a "regret memo" regarding the generalization, critics argue the rhetoric mirrors the very divisiveness she attributes to her opponent.

Attorney General Loretta Lynch speaks at the Muslim Advocates annual dinner, reporting an "uptick" in hate crimes and anti-Muslim rhetoric. She reveals that the DOJ has conducted over 1,000 investigations into "anti-Muslim hatred including rhetoric." The hosts express concern that the government is moving toward prosecuting "violent talk" and political speech, equating it to an assault on the First Amendment.

The hosts analyze the new Google Play podcasting terms of service, noting that Google reserves the right to run ads after shows without sharing revenue with creators. They also highlight restrictive content policies regarding "hate speech" and "promotional content," which they believe would prevent No Agenda from operating freely on the platform.

A conference in Strasbourg held by the Council of Europe focuses on stopping the spread of "hate speech" on the internet. Participants discuss tougher penalties and government monitoring of website operators. The hosts argue that "hate speech" is a subjective term used to implement "newspeak" and silence critics of social policies.

The hosts examine the Dutch Penal Code, which prohibits publicly insulting groups based on race, religion, or sexual orientation. Adam Curry, preparing for a trip to the Netherlands, expresses concern over the potential for imprisonment for making "obvious" observations. The discussion centers on the erosion of free speech in Europe.

The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime includes protocols that criminalize "insulting publicly" through a computer system based on race, religion, or national origin. The treaty also forbids the "gross minimization" of specific historical events or groups. The definition of xenophobia—an irrational dislike of people from other countries—is discussed as being overly broad and a threat to online freedom of speech.