Patrick Bet-David, a prominent entrepreneur and PBD podcast host expressed strong views on the major role played by capitalists like Elon Musk and Spotify’s Daniel Ek have played in safeguarding freedom of speech online.
What Happened: In a recent show on Tucker Carlson’s podcast, Bet-David argued that their actions have directly contributed to a more open environment where Americans feel freer to express their thoughts and opinions.
Bet-David specifically praised Spotify’s Daniel Ek for his defense of Rogan, describing it as a monumental decision that has had a profound impact on the discourse surrounding free speech.
“I think what Daniel Ek did with Spotify, defending [Joe] Rogan was monumental,” Bet-David emphasized, signaling the importance of protecting content creators from censorship.