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The Unfettered Speech Podcast

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Afghanistan
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Integrity Media's Leonard Goodman and Patrick Sullivan talk to the biggest stars in independent journalism about the free speech and censorship issues of the day.

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Steven Donziger joins the Unfettered Speech Podcast to lay out a modern environmental justice and corporate accountability saga that begins in the Ecuadorian Amazon and ends in a New York courtroom. He describes representing roughly 30,000 Indigenous... more

A country can survive a coup attempt or survive sanctions, but what happens when a catastrophic earthquake hits at the exact moment state capacity is at its weakest? We sit down with journalist Anya Parampil to trace how Venezuela’s double earthquake... more

Neutral journalism is a comforting myth until you ask who it protects. We sit down with Omali Yeshitela, political activist, author, and longtime leader of the African People Socialist Party, to trace how Black journalism has functioned as a tool of ... more

The fastest way to understand what our media system rewards is to watch which stories never get finished. Veteran journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell joins us to explain why animal rights reporting so often disappears unless activists “get naked or get ar... more

AI is starting to look less like a helpful tool and more like a new layer of governance: it can rank what you see, summarize what you’re “allowed” to know, and accelerate decisions that used to require human judgment. We sit down with investigative j... more

War lies do not spread on their own. They move through incentives: access, career safety, secrecy laws, and a media culture that treats “official” as synonymous with “true.” We sit down with Chicago independent journalist Kevin Gosztola, editor of Th... more

You can feel when a society loses its ability to talk and starts reaching for labels instead. Unfettered Speech brings on Tucker Carlson for a frank conversation about how he went from the top of corporate news to independent media, and why the most ... more

A ceasefire that gets violated every day isn’t a ceasefire, and that’s where our conversation starts. We’re joined by Wyatt Reed, an editor at The Grayzone, calling in from Beirut after spending about a week reporting inside Iran. He walks us through... more

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Steven Donziger
Attorney who represented indigenous communities in Ecuador against Chevron
Donziger Law / activism in environmental justice
Episode: Steven Donziger : How An Oil Giant Turned A Lawsuit Into A Weapon
Anya Parampil
Journalist with The Grey Zone, author of Corporate Coup, Venezuela and the End of US Empire
The Grey Zone
Episode: Populist Pushback And Progressive Pitfalls. / Anya Parampil Exposes the Free Speech Trap
Omali Yeshitela
Political activist and author
African People Socialist Party
Episode: Omali Yeshitela: From FBI Raids to Censorship: The Cost of Speaking Out
Jane Velez-Mitchell
Veteran journalist and founder of Unchained TV
Unchained TV
Episode: UnchainedTV: Jane Velez-Mitchell's Free Speech Mission
Alan MacLeod
Investigative journalist, MintPress News senior staff writer and specialist in deep state reporting
MintPress News
Episode: Alan MacLeod : The AI Security State, When Big Tech Merges With Government Power
Kevin Gosztola
Indie journalist focused on press freedom and whistleblowers
The Dissenter
Episode: Kevin Gosztola : The Whistleblower’s Dilemma
Tucker Carlson
Independent journalist, former Fox News host
Independent Media
Episode: “Don’t platform dissidents.” He did it anyway. Tucker Carlson on Free Speech and Independent Media.
Wyatt Reed
Editor at The Grayzone, foreign correspondent
The Grayzone
Episode: EP:41 [Guest] Wyatt Reed : A Week In Iran And Two Weeks Under Bombs In Lebanon
Melissa Witte
Internet influencer known as Village Crazy Lady; host with Janine Younes on Previously Prohibited Podcast
Village Crazy Lady / Internet influencer
Episode: EP:40 [Guest] Melissa Witte "The Village Crazy Lady" - Follow The Money!

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Patrick Sullivan
Host of The Unfettered Speech Podcast
Leonard Goodman
Co-host of The Unfettered Speech Podcast

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Steven Donziger : How An Oil Giant Turned A Lawsuit Into A Weapon
Q: What is the core issue behind the Chevron case and its legal aftermath?
The core issue is Chevron's impact on Indigenous communities in Ecuador through massive oil pollution, the resulting judgment against Chevron, and the extraordinary legal backlash against Donziger, including private prosecution and house arrest, which he views as evidence of systemic corporate capture of the judiciary.
UnchainedTV: Jane Velez-Mitchell's Free Speech Mission
Q: Jane, how did your journey from corporate media to founding Unchained TV begin, and what were the biggest challenges you faced along the way?
Jane explains she started as a reporter for 37 years and gradually shifted toward animal-rights advocacy, beginning with covering protests and using available technologies to document activism. The turning point came with opportunities to push animal-rights stories into mainstream consciousness, ultimately leading to the creation of Unchained TV as a platform that prioritizes nonviolent, plant-based advocacy and independent journalism free from corporate editorial constraints.
“Don’t platform dissidents.” He did it anyway. Tucker Carlson on Free Speech and Independent Media.
Q: Why do you think interviewing adversaries like Putin is important for journalism?
He argues that dialogue with opposing views is essential to understand reality and avoid echo chambers, citing historical examples of journalists engaging with controversial figures as part of rigorous reporting.
“Don’t platform dissidents.” He did it anyway. Tucker Carlson on Free Speech and Independent Media.
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about your personal journey from corporate news to independent media?
Carlson describes a shift fueled by disillusion with neocon politics, the Iraq War, and a belief in questioning established narratives; he emphasizes a move toward voices outside mainstream outlets and a desire to discuss topics that corporate media marginalized.
EP:41 [Guest] Wyatt Reed : A Week In Iran And Two Weeks Under Bombs In Lebanon
Q: Wyatt, what does Israel say it wants from this invasion, and is that view consistent with what you observed on the ground?
Wyatt explained that Israel's stated aim includes disarming or destroying Hezbollah and establishing a buffer zone; in practice, the actions appear to extend beyond those military objectives, severely impacting civilians and infrastructure, which he views as part of a broader strategy tied to regional aims and power dynamics.

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Two hosts explore free speech, censorship, and media narratives through a critical lens, often tying current events to power and money in politics, foreign policy, and tech ecosystems. Episodes frequently feature independent journalists, researchers, and activists who challenge mainstream narratives, with discussions spanning US domestic politics, Middle East diplomacy, think-tank influence, and civil liberties. The show stands out for its unapologetic critique of establishment messaging, emphasis on grassroots accountability, and willingness to highlight underreported angles from a diverse set of guests.

Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous analysis of media, policy, and free expression, with an appetite for contrarian viewpoints and hi... more

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