Episode 6: Comedy, free speech, censorship, and cancel culture–what’s the real threat?

What’s the difference between being canceled and being censored? In this episode of What In The World?, we’re diving into the global state of free speech—who gets to speak, who gets silenced, and why it matters now more than ever.

From comedians and journalists being jailed or disappeared for doing their jobs, to social media takedowns and job losses over controversial posts, we’re breaking down the blurred lines between government repression, platform control, and public backlash.

We look at real-world examples from Uganda to the U.S., ask whether cancel culture is holding people accountable or just mob punishment, and explore how capitalism and politics are shaping the boundaries of free expression.

Why Should We Care About Free Speech?

• It’s a human right—but not equally protected around the world
• Governments and corporations are increasingly deciding who gets heard
• Free expression is essential to democracy, creativity, and social change

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🗣️ Where do you think free speech is heading in your community?

🤐 Are you more worried about cancel culture or government censorship?

🎙️ Who do you think is being silenced most—and why?

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