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David Friedberg: Europe's crackdown on free speech is a disgrace

December 30, 2025 / 00:34

This episode discusses the crackdown on speech in Europe, highlighting over 3,000 arrests in the UK for malicious communication, politically motivated communication crimes in Germany, and hate speech laws in France. Key topics include the implications of these laws and their impact on free speech.

Freeberg mentions the recent case of someone jailed for calling a convicted rapist a pig in the UK, illustrating the severity of the crackdown. The conversation also touches on the 84,000 politically motivated communication crimes reported in Germany, indicating a growing trend of policing speech.

Additionally, the episode reflects on Gavin Newsom's veto of SB771 in California, suggesting that similar issues are present in the United States. The discussion emphasizes the importance of monitoring these developments in Europe and their potential influence on free speech debates elsewhere.

TLDR

The episode covers Europe's crackdown on speech, highlighting arrests and laws affecting free expression.

Episode

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Freeberg, who's your discretion? >> The crackdown on speech in Europe. 3,000

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plus arrests in the UK for malicious communication, mostly fines, but also incarcerations, including recently

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calling a convicted rapist a pig, landed someone in jail. 84,000 politically motivated communications crimes in

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Germany, 6,000 defined hate crimes based on speech in France. Across Europe, this

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has become a major issue. Again, I'll reflect on Gavin Newsome vetoing SB771

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in this state, but we were very close. And I think it's very important that we

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pay attention to it. >> That's a really good one. A good one.

Episode Highlights

Crackdown on Speech in Europe
Over 84,000 politically motivated communication crimes reported, raising concerns about free speech.
“This has become a major issue.”
@ 00m 22s
December 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

This has become a major issue.
David Friedberg: Europe's crackdown on free speech is a disgrace

Key Moments

Speech Crackdown00:02
Political Arrests00:04
Hate Crimes00:16
Legislative Reflection00:23