Episode 1149 • • 2:43:10 - 2:45:37
1149: Couple of Reds
Supreme Court, Public Access Cable, First Amendment Ruling
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), a private non-profit, is not a state actor and can exercise editorial control over its content. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing that the public access channel should be treated as a public forum. The case arose after producers were suspended for airing content that allegedly harassed the station's staff.