Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
In brief Bitcoin briefly hit $90,000 before falling to nearly $85,000, with $155 million in derivatives liquidated. Prediction market odds…
from the taking-the-lazy-way-out dept In December 2025, the world crossed a threshold. For the first time ever, access to the…
President Donald Trump has pledged that his tariffs will bring manufacturing jobs back to America and make America a net…
In brief A Singapore-based man has lost his entire crypto portfolio after falling victim to an elaborate scam involving a…
from the good-deals-on-cool-stuff dept Mastering a new language has never been this fun or effective. Whether you are learning for…
This week, guest host Zach Weissmueller is joined by Katherine Dee, a writer chronicling the subcultures of the internet at…
In brief DTCC plans to tokenize U.S. Treasuries on Canton. It marks the first step in a yearslong roadmap for…
from the hate-feeding-on-hate dept Trump was always going to target Minnesota and, specifically, the home of its most liberal residents,…
Politicians push government IDs. In a TSA announcement, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sternly warns, “You will need a…
Big Day for Stablecoins! $200B+ price call on Hype! Rainbow Wallet interviewCrypto majors were mostly flat; btc -0.3% at $87,000;…
Can the government regulate social media features because they are “addictive”? Jane Bambauer and I talk with Emory Law professor…
In brief Two senators have introduced the SAFE Crypto Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a federal taskforce aimed…