How Free Expression Is Under Threat In America

The Fox News Rundown

FOX News Podcasts

News, Daily News, Politics

3.4 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and other recent incidents of political violence have instilled fear in many members of Congress. Those who worry they could be the next targets are requesting increased security and canceling public events. Tennessee Republican Congressmen Tim Burchett joins the Rundown to discuss his concerns about personal safety and what leadership can do to help protect Congressional members, their staff, and their families. The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is heading to court today. While many Americans mourn his death, some individuals are celebrating it on social media. Numerous posts have been flagged and circulated, leading to some of the authors losing their jobs. George Washington University professor and FOX News contributor Jonathan Turley joins the Rundown to discuss the fallout and what it reveals about free speech in today’s political climate. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:08.3	Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, I'm Jessica Rosenthal.
1:12.8	The assassination of a conservative activist made famous by his willingness to debate on college campuses
1:18.1	has others who argue politics for a living on edge.
1:22.1	You're going to have to provide more security, obviously, but we've got to find out where all this hatred is coming from.
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1:29.6	Conservatives continue to mourn Charlie Kirk and call out some on the left for very different
1:36.5	reactions to the assassination.
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