Episode 53: Free speech fears as Durov DETAINED & magic mushrooms outrage
On Episode 53, we explain why freedom of speech advocates are concerned about France’s arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov; we discuss whether magic mushrooms should be legal; and Josh calls b.s. on a self-identified bisexual asylum seeker who wants ‘status for all.’
Stories and cases discussed in this week’s episode:
- After Canada cancelled his deportation, this bisexual man pushes for status for all
- A guide to the Digital Services Act, the EU’s new law to rein in Big Tech
- First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia
- He worked two weekends at a Toronto magic mushroom store. Now he’s got a criminal record
- Individual charged with 3D printing of firearms and hate speech
- In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss
- France extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel Durov
- A dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest stokes speech war
- Disney drops bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ terms
- Click to agree with what? No one reads terms of service, studies confirm
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