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The Daily Signal

Ep. 309: In Britain, Free Speech at Risk

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News, Daily News, Politics, Government

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 October 2018

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Great Britain has historically been one of the most free countries in the world. But in this hypersensitive age, free speech is coming under genuine threat -- not just on college campuses, but across British society. Anglican Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali joins us to discuss. Plus: The media gets worked up over an apparent ice-throwing incident in Brett Kavanaugh’s past. We also cover these stories:--Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote this week on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination.--Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., expresses concern over Kavanaugh acting "partisan."--Amazon is raising its U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

This is the Daily Signal Podcast for Wednesday, October 3rd. I'm Kate Trinko.

0:09.0

And I'm Daniel Davis. Great Britain has historically been one of the most free countries in the world, but in

0:15.3

his hypersensitive age, free speech is coming under genuine threat, not just on college

0:20.0

campuses, but across British society. We'll sit down with Anglican Bishop Michael Nasir Ali to discuss.

0:27.0

Plus, the media gets worked up over an apparent ice throwing incident in Brett Kavanaugh's past.

0:32.0

Mitch McConnell isn't exactly amused. throwing incident in Brett Kavanaugh's past.

0:32.5

Mitch McConnell isn't exactly amused.

0:35.2

But first, we'll cover a few of the top headlines.

0:38.8

Well, as the FBI wraps up its one week investigation into Brett Kavanaugh, Senate

0:46.9

majority leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote this week on

0:50.7

Kavanaugh's nomination.

0:52.0

The time for endless delay and obstruction. this week on Kavanaugh's nomination.

0:53.3

The time for endless delay and obstruction

0:56.2

has come to a close.

1:00.0

Judge Kavanaugh's nomination is out of committee.

1:03.3

We're considering it here on the floor.

1:06.8

And Mr. President, will be voting this week.

1:11.6

The FBI has until Friday to conclude its short and limited The White House requested that probe after Republican Senator Jeff Flake joined

1:19.3

Democrats in asking for a one week delay before the final confirmation vote.

1:25.0

So Julie Sweatnik appeared on NBC Monday night but didn't really necessarily do her own story any favors.

1:32.0

Sweatnik, of course course is the client represented by Michael

1:34.8

Avenatti who alleges that her high school days in Maryland were filled with

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