Gov. Ron DeSantis’ self-described top priority for the upcoming legislative session is free speech on social media. This week DeSantis, a Republican, proposed the "Transparency in Technology Act," which would fine social media companies if they attempt to block a politician for any reason, following former President Donald Trump being banned on Twitter and Facebook.
“They could potentially de-platform a candidate, suppress a message, and that is something that is OK? I don’t think so,” DeSantis said.
Critics have called the proposal unenforceable and probably unconstitutional.
University of Florida Communications Professor Jasmine McNealy, who is also the associate director of the First Amendment project, joined us with her thoughts on the legislation. Also joining us was Miami Herald Capital Bureau Chief Mary Ellen Klas and Politico’s Gary Fineout.
COVID-19 Vaccinations In Florida
More than 200-thousand Floridians got their first COVID-19 vaccine over the past week. That’s actually 40% fewer people than those who were able to start their vaccination schedule just a week earlier.
Klas and Fineout participated in a wide-ranging discussion on how the vaccination efforts are going across Florida.
