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Ctrl-Alt-Speech Podcast: Online Speech News and Analysis

The Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast, ​hosted by Mike Masnick of Ctrl-Alt-Speech and Ben Whitelaw of Everything ⁣in Moderation,‍ provides‍ weekly coverage of ⁣developments ⁤in‌ online speech and related legal and policy issues.

Podcast ⁤Overview and Hosts

Ctrl-Alt-Speech delivers analysis of ⁢current events impacting online ​expression. Mike Masnick is a well-known figure in the tech and legal communities, frequently​ commenting on intellectual property and internet law. Ben Whitelaw focuses on content‍ moderation and ⁤platform governance.The podcast aims to offer informed perspectives on complex‌ issues‍ related to free speech, censorship, and the evolving digital ⁤landscape.

As​ of January 11,2026,the podcast is​ available on major podcast platforms,including Apple Podcasts.

Key⁣ Topics Covered

The​ podcast regularly addresses‌ topics such as section‍ 230 of the ⁣Communications Decency Act,​ content ⁤moderation policies ‍of major social media platforms like Meta ‌(Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter), and ⁤legal challenges to online ‌speech restrictions. They also discuss emerging ⁣technologies like artificial‌ intelligence and their potential⁢ impact on free expression.

For example,​ in a ‍recent episode, the hosts analyzed the ongoing debate surrounding ‍the‍ potential for ​federal regulation of social ⁢media algorithms, referencing discussions within the ‌ Federal Trade Commission ‌ regarding‍ unfair or ‌deceptive practices.

Subscription and⁤ Availability

Listeners can subscribe to Ctrl-Alt-Speech on various podcast platforms⁣ to recieve new episodes⁤ automatically. The podcast is freely available, offering accessible analysis of complex legal and technological issues.

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Ctrl-Alt-Speech website (for direct downloads and show notes)