X-ed out: the battle for free speech in Brazil and beyond

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. As Brazil bans Elon Musk’s X, our leader considers the ways in which governments around the world are clamping down on speech online. Free expression has become a culture war, and those who should defend it are staying quiet. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.