Taking It Back Ep. 112: YouTube’s Return, Trump’s Lawsuit & the Fight for Free Speech

Badlands Media

Zak Paine, Adel Nero, and Frankie Val reunite for a powerhouse episode of Taking It Back, diving deep into YouTube’s sudden reinstatement of banned conservative creators and what it really means. Adel shares stories from his recent trip to Jordan, including cultural insights, family reunions, and being abroad as Trump’s Middle East peace deal sparked celebrations in the streets. From there, the crew tackles censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and Trump’s $25 million lawsuit victory that forced Big Tech to reconsider its bans. The hosts discuss free speech as a constitutional issue in the digital age, the collapse of online discoverability, and how platforms like Rumble have failed to fill the gap. They reflect on the lost sense of community from the early days of independent media, the fallout of 2020’s digital purge, and the glimmers of accountability with indictments against Comey and John Bolton. It’s a nostalgic, fiery, and hopeful episode that reminds listeners why the fight for truth and transparency online is far from over.