Brandi Kruse

Join Nadine Strossen, a former ACLU president and free speech advocate, Brandi Kruse, an Emmy-winning journalist, and Nick Gillespie, a libertarian commentator, as they dive into the evolving dynamics of free speech under Trump 2.0. They tackle media censorship, the impact of federal funding cuts on public broadcast integrity, and the chilling effects intensifying amidst political polarization. The trio engages in a spirited debate about the intersection of governmental influence, educational free speech, and the responsibilities of legacy media, all while advocating for civil liberties.

Brandi Kruse, independent journalist known for covering Antifa, local politics, and gun-rights issues. She tells stories about confronting Antifa at Evergreen and a surprising White House roundtable. Conversations cover changing political loyalties, how social media fuels radicalization, shifting gun culture and training, and the risks of labeling Americans with legal terms that erode rights.