What happens when the very institutions meant to safeguard free speech start attacking those who dare to challenge their narratives? Douglas Murray delves into the unsettling reality where national broadcasters, heavily subsidized by public money in countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada, are losing their grip on the media landscape. Instead of introspection, they target figures like Elon Musk, accusing him of wielding too much media power. Murray argues that these broadcasters, who once held near-monopolies on information dissemination, are now struggling to maintain relevance as platforms like Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) gain traction as trusted news sources. Their criticism, Murray suggests, is less about Musk's influence and more about their fear of losing audiences to a platform that’s outpacing them. He also touches on the growing trend of censorship, where even prominent voices face attempts to be silenced. But Murray warns that these efforts will fail, much like similar attempt
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