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Dore and Taibbi expressed astonishment at the reaction from various individuals and institutions to Taibbi’s disclosures. The conversation touched upon the absurdity of governmental agencies intervening during the Twitter Files hearings, particularly in how the IRS arrived at Taibbi's door just days before he was set to testify before Congress. This incident reiterated the pressure that journalists face when challenging institutional narratives.
The duo navigated through the history and evolution of censorship in Western societies, particularly focusing on the significant shifts post-Trump's election and Brexit. Taibbi suggested that a notable hesitance towards free speech among liberals arose from a fear of the political climate symbolized by Trump's rise to power.