Cato Podcast Free Speech and Domestic Tranquility
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Sep 18, 2025 
Emily Ekins, Director of polling at the Cato Institute, and Ian Vásquez, Director of Cato's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, delve into the chilling effects of political violence on free speech in America. They explore public opinion trends and ideological divides, particularly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Switching gears, Ian discusses the implications of Milei's electoral setback in Argentina and the resilience of Peronism. Together, they reveal a more complex picture of political tolerance and the battle for reform in Latin America.
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Violence During Campus Debate
- Gene Healy described Charlie Kirk as a campus speaker doing peaceful persuasion when he was shot.
- He highlighted the chill of Kirk bleeding to death under a sign reading 'Prove Me Wrong.'
Step Back From Echo Chambers
- Step back from social platforms and scrutinize what feeds your outrage and beliefs.
- Limit consumption that drives echo chambers and unhealthy radicalization.
Protect Free Speech Norms
- Resist government-led crackdowns or calls to target employers over offensive speech.
- Protect First Amendment norms while allowing private actors to judge workplace fit.
