Press Freedom
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Tucker: CIA Prepping 'CRIMINAL REFERRAL' On Me
Tucker Carlson claims the CIA is preparing a criminal referral against him for speaking with Iranian officials, sparking a discussion on wartime censorship and the media's role in holding power accountable.
'TREASON': Trump Threatens 'Unpatriotic' News Outlets
Donald Trump threatens media outlets with treason charges and FCC license revocation for 'unpatriotic' reporting on the Iran war, leveraging AI disinformation claims to discredit factual news.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 16, 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week with escalating strikes, civilian casualties, and global economic repercussions, while domestic crackdowns on media and activists intensify.
Trump Says Iran Is Finished—Then Asks the World for Backup
The hosts dissect President Trump's contradictory statements on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr's explicit threats to revoke broadcast licenses for 'fake news,' highlighting a perceived authoritarian shift in US foreign policy and media control.
INSIDER Reveals Iran’s Breaking Point
A Washington Post reporter and former Iranian prisoner details the complex realities of Iran's political system, critiques US foreign policy, and warns about the escalating threats to press freedom both abroad and domestically.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 6, 2026
The House of Representatives rejected a War Powers Resolution amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran, widespread civilian casualties, and significant global economic fallout, while domestically, the Homeland Security Secretary was fired and a journalist critical of ICE was arrested.
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Independent journalist Georgia Fort's felony charges for covering a protest highlight a growing federal assault on black media, echoing historical suppression and underscoring the urgent need for community financial support to preserve independent black journalism and activism.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 18, 2026
Global tensions escalate with US military strikes in Latin America, Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and political turmoil in Peru, while domestic US news highlights controversial immigration policies and media censorship concerns.
LIVE: Trump IS BURIED by EPSTEIN FILE RECKONING…AND MORE!!! | Legal AF
The hosts dissect how the Trump administration's alleged lawlessness, from ICE corruption to attacks on independent journalism and the Epstein file revelations, faces increasing pushback from federal judges, grand juries, and public scrutiny.
BREAKING: Don Lemon Pleads NOT GUILTY!
Don Lemon's arraignment for 'journalism' in Minnesota highlights the Trump administration's alleged weaponization of the Department of Justice against independent media and political dissent.
HOT TOPICS | BREAKING: Don Lemon Appears In Court In Minneapolis!
Don Lemon details his first court appearance in Minneapolis for charges related to covering anti-ICE protests, sparking a discussion with legal and political experts on the critical threat to press freedom and the weaponization of the legal system against journalists.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Senator Elizabeth Warren Stands With Don Lemon to Support The First Amendment!
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Don Lemon dissect the escalating attacks on press freedom and accountability for government abuses, arguing that corporate media is neutered and independent journalism is under deliberate assault.
BREAKING: EXPLOSIVE revelation from Epstein files STUNS ALL
Newly released Epstein files contradict DOJ claims of no co-conspirators, a Texas special election signals a major Republican vulnerability, and a journalist's arrest sparks debate on press freedom and political weaponization.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 4, 2026
President Trump's controversial calls for nationalizing voting, escalating federal immigration enforcement, and tense international relations dominate headlines, alongside a significant media workers' strike for AI protections.
HOT TOPICS | ICE Crisis & Corruption: America Is Not Okay!
Don Lemon and his guests dissect the media's reaction to his recent arrest and expose the alleged lawlessness, corruption, and constitutional violations by ICE, emphasizing the critical need for accountability and protection of press freedom.
Trump’s “Smile, Woman” Meltdown in the Oval Office
This episode dissects Trump's demeaning interaction with a female reporter and House Speaker Mike Johnson's alarming comments on election integrity, highlighting a perceived collective failure of the press and political allies to challenge such behavior.
Don Lemon drops HUGE UPDATE after arrest
Following his arrest, journalist Don Lemon discusses the state of the First Amendment, the role of independent media, and a surprising cultural shift among artists pushing back against political pressures.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall featuring leading journalism organizations and political figures unpacks the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., focusing on the targeting of independent and Black journalists and the critical need for collective action and resources.
Epstein BOMBSHELL Reveals DISASTER For Trump
The hosts dissect the latest Epstein file revelations, expose Trump's brazen financial corruption with foreign entities, and analyze the implications of federal overreach in immigration and press freedom, alongside a surprising Democratic special election win in Texas.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
A national town hall convenes leading journalism organizations and advocates to dissect the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., particularly for independent and Black journalists, following recent high-profile arrests.
Not On Our Watch: A National Town Hall On Press Freedom
This national town hall dissects the escalating threats to press freedom in the U.S., highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black and independent journalists and outlining critical collective actions for protection.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | White House Targets Black Journalists & Freedom Of The Press!
Don Lemon and Joy Reid discuss the alarming trend of the White House targeting Black journalists and weaponizing legal systems against perceived political enemies, highlighting threats to press freedom and democratic processes.
"Journalism Is Not a Crime": Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest
Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested and indicted under obscure 19th-century and abortion clinic protection laws for covering a church protest, sparking outrage over First Amendment violations.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 2, 2026
A federal judge's decision to allow a federal immigration surge in Minnesota sparks widespread outrage and protests, while journalists are arrested for reporting on related events, and the Epstein files reveal unredacted survivor names and elite connections.