Communicators, a discussion of tech issues that may play a role in campaign 20 20. Joining us from washington, d. C. Is berin szoka, techfreedom founder senior fellow. And from los angeles, jessica gonzales, free press coceo. Ms. Gonzales, i want to start with news that is breaking as we are taping this. That is a potential look at section 230, the liability portion of the Communications Act, and possible changes to it. What is your view and your groups view on section 230, and what do you think about possible changes . Is ana section 230 important mechanism to defend free speech on the internet. We think it should largely remain in place. 230, andhe attacks on especially the president s executive order he issued in response to twitter Fact Checking is very problematic censorship that runs contrary to the First Amendment. Berin szoka, your initial thoughts on potential changes. Berin i agree with everything she said, and it is not just an important protection but the law that made the
Unfiltered new of government. Created by americas Cable Television companies on a as a public service, and brought to you today by your television provider. This week on the communicators, a discussion of tech issues that may play a role in campaign 20 20. Joining us from washington, d. C. Is berin szoka, techfreedom founder senior fellow. And from los angeles, Jessica Gonzales, free press coceo. Ms. Gonzales, i want to start with news that is breaking as we are taping this. That is a potential look at section 230, the liability portion of the Communications Act, and possible changes to it. What is your view and your groups view on section 230, and what do you think about possible changes . Jessica section 230 is an important mechanism to defend free speech on the internet. We think it should largely remain in place. Many of the attacks on 230, and especially the president s executive order he issued in response to twitter Fact Checking is very problematic censorship that runs contrary
Guest section 230 is an important mechanism to defend free speech on the internet. We think it should largely remain in place and that many of the attacks on 230, and especially the president s executive order that he issued in response to twitter Fact Checking about two very problematic censorship that runs contrary to the First Amendment. Host berin szoka, comes your initial thoughts on potential changes. Guest jessica and i dont always agree but i agree with everything she just said and i will add to that that is not just an apartment protection. Its the law that made todays internet possible. It would be possible for websites from the smallest blog to the Biggest Social Network to host content there uses greater if they could be sued for each and every one of those pieces of content. Thats what section 230 protects against. It also protects against websites when they moderate content that they may fight harmful or objectionable. What the administration is trying to do is now the pr
The worlds most important central bank the Us Federal Reserve is set to finish its two day meeting in a few hours time and unveil its latest decision on Interest Rates. Many analysts are expecting the fed to cut rates by o. 25 . But there are certainly a lot of factors that might influence the decision, as Samira Hussain reports from washington dc. The Us Federal Reserve cut Interest Rates for the first time in a decade backin rates for the first time in a decade back injuly. Rates for the first time in a decade back in july. It rates for the first time in a decade back injuly. It is decision time once again. And the fed is weighing his options. On the one hand the consumer is feeling pretty confident, they continue to spend money and that is a big boost to the economy. The Labour Market is strong and wages continue to grow. On the other hand the uk is impending mccue has impending exit from the European Union poses a risk to the economy. The attack on the Saudi Arabian Oil Production
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