Podcast censorship is the next free speech battleground, Republicans say

Published February 1, 2022 8:23pm ET



The controversy over Spotify and Joe Rogan has sent a signal that increased censorship is coming to podcasting platforms just as it has for social media sites, Republicans and conservatives say.

Top House Republicans view the new debate over audio content moderation as a signal that they should fight more aggressively for federal legislation that would curb online censorship by removing tech companies’ liability protections and increasing competition among social media platforms.

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