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The Right to Speak: How Iran, Minnesota, and January 6th Show Us What Freedom Really Means

Published 23 days ago • 1 min read

To: Reader

Hey Reader,

Quick note to share where this is headed.

I just published a pre-recorded commentary that’s now live. After a little experimenting, I think I’m starting to find a rhythm that actually works — for me and for this community.

Here’s what I’m planning to try, at least for now:

  • Sundays → a pre-recorded commentary, published at a consistent time so we can all watch, comment, and engage together. Even though it’s recorded, I’ll often be in the comments reacting with you in real time.
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays → live streams, like we did last week. Open, interactive, and shaped by what’s happening in the news and what you want to dig into.

See you on tomorrow's Live! Be sure to subscribe below under the "Live tab" to catch it!

This is still a work in progress, and I’m being intentional about building this with you — not just broadcasting at you. I’m excited about where this is going, and honestly grateful you’re here at the beginning of it.

Watch the video, jump into the comments, push back if you disagree — that’s the whole point of this project.

Looking forward to this week and what we’re building together.

— Charles

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No one knows anything. Keep learning. Stay curious. Never stop questioning.

Thank you again for joining Marketplace of Ideas (what I'm calling this for now). I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you!

To an independent-thinking, knowledge-seeking, and skeptical you.

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Charles Chakkalo

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