Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What stands guard against operational overreach by organisations that are themselves meant to protect our democratic freedoms? Join political analyst Dr Bryce Edwards, civil liberty advocates from the Free Speech Union & PILLAR, & leadership coach John Peachey, as they scrutinise recent moves to expand police powers and the Broadcasting Standards Authority's jurisdiction.

Timestamps:
01:31 Dr Bryce Edwards
04:47 Nick Hanne
09:50 Stephen Franks

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