EP:1 - Unfettered Speech : Our Mission - Breaking Free from Corporate Media Control

Freedom of speech is under unprecedented attack. From algorithmic suppression to outright censorship, authentic voices face mounting barriers to reaching audiences with information that challenges powerful interests. That's why Integrity Media has launched the Unfettered Speech Podcast.

Meet the hosts of Unfettered Speech, Patrick Sullivan & Leonard Goodman.

Our journey begins with personal awakenings. Leonard's decades as a federal criminal defense attorney revealed how justice is applied selectively, protecting the well-connected while aggressively targeting the powerless. From the War on Drugs that devastated communities of color to the 2008 financial crisis where banking executives received bailouts while minor players faced prosecution, the pattern became undeniable. For Pat, the 2020 pandemic exposed how quickly questioning certain narratives could get someone labeled dangerous, censored, or ostracized from public discourse - a shocking shift that felt reminiscent of authoritarian regimes.

These experiences led us to create Integrity Media, a non-profit supporting independent voices speaking truth regardless of political alignment. We aren't interested in partisan talking points or corporate-approved perspectives - both major political parties ultimately answer to the same powerful donors. Instead, we seek authentic voices unwelcome in mainstream channels because they might "offend advertisers" or challenge entrenched powers. Some of our upcoming guests have faced serious consequences for their speech, including cancellation, demonetization, and even prosecution. You'll hear from Ralph Nader, Max Blumenthal, Judge Napolitano, Jenin Younes, and others who refuse to compromise their principles despite mounting pressure.

As public trust in mainstream media collapses, people are actively seeking alternatives to corporate-controlled narratives. The Unfettered Speech Podcast creates space for the questioning, discussion, and authentic exchange of ideas that healthy democracies require. Subscribe now to join a growing community that values truth over conformity and believes that in the marketplace of ideas, the public - not algorithms, fact-checkers or corporate interests - should decide what perspectives deserve attention.

Chapters:
0:00 Introducing the Unfettered Speech Podcast
1:17 Leonard's Criminal Defense Background
3:49 Pat's Media Awakening During 2020
6:45 Mission of Integrity Media
10:12 Upcoming Guests and Podcast Vision
12:40 Why Independent Media Matters Now

*Our theme music, Adventures In Jazz, was used with permission. Composed and performed by Bob Mamet.