SB771: California’s $1M Censorship Scheme

Senate Bill 771, authored by Democrat Henry Stern, is poised to weaponize algorithmic “amplification” as a new tool of censorship—allowing California to hit major social media platforms with civil fines up to $1 million for knowingly promoting content deemed discriminatory or threatening under state law. Reckless violations carry penalties up to $500,000, and penalties double if minors are involved. Passed both houses and now waiting on Gov. Newsom’s desk, this bill will take effect on January 1, 2027, if signed. In today’s show I’ll expose how SB 771 really isn’t about safety — it’s about forcing platforms to police speech to avoid penalties. You’ll also hear why Pickax, without newsfeed algorithms and devoid of amplification mechanics, is uniquely immune to the hidden dangers baked into this bill—and ready to become the free‑speech platform they can’t censor.<br /><br />Most coffee is burnt, bitter, and laced with chemicals. Supermassive Black Coffee is fire-roasted, gourmet, and 100% organic. Use code JEFF for 20% off and finally drink something that respects your standards. https://supermassiveblackcoffee.com/?ref=JEFF<br /><br />Catch The Jeff Dornik Show live every weekday at 1pm ET only on Rumble and Pickax, where free speech still reigns. https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornik<br /><br />Subscribe to my Pickax account today and get my hard-hitting, uncensored email newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. https://pickax.com/jeffdornik<br /><br />Big Tech is silencing truth while farming your data to feed the machine. That’s why I built Pickax… a free speech platform that puts power back in your hands and your voice beyond their reach. Sign up today: https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&amp;refSource=copy<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-dornik-show--4788100/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-dornik-show--4788100/support</a>.<br /><br />Follow The Jeff Dornik Show on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review. That’s how we reach more people and bypass Big Tech suppression.<br /><br />Watch LIVE daily at 7pm ET on Rumble and subscribe so you never miss a show:<br /><a href="https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornik" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornik</a><br /><br />Big Tech is silencing truth while harvesting your data to feed the machine. That’s why I built Pickax, a free speech platform where creators own their content and your voice isn’t controlled. Join now:<br /><a href="https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&amp;refSource=copy" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&amp;refSource=copy</a>