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Ep. 240: Is there a global free speech recession?
We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession?
Guests:
- Sarah McLaughlin: FIRE senior scholar, global expression
…Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 239: Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, DEI, law firms, and more
We explore how censorship is impacting institutions — from universities to law firms to the Maine House of Representatives.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Federal government cuts Columbia’s funding
1…
Published on 5 months ago
Ep. 238: On Mahmoud Khalil
First Amendment lawyer Marc Randazza and immigration lawyer Jeffrey Rubin join the show to discuss the arrest, detention, and possible deportation of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil.
Timestamps:
…Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 237: A tech policy bonanza! The FCC, FTC, AI regulations, and more
Does a cat stand on two legs or four?
The answer to that question may tell you all you need to know about the government involving itself in social media content moderation.
On today’s show, we cove…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 236: JD Vance, 60 Minutes, the Associated Press, the FCC, and more
From JD Vance’s free speech critique of Europe to the Trump administration barring the Associated Press from the Oval Office, free speech news is buzzing. General Counsel Ronnie London and Chief Coun…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 235: Cancel culture, legal education, and the Supreme Court with Ilya Shapiro
Over the years, elite institutions shifted from fostering open debate to enforcing ideological conformity. But as guest Ilya Shapiro puts it, “the pendulum is swinging back.” He shares his firsthand …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 234: The Chicago Canon
The University of Chicago is known for its commitment to free speech and academic freedom. Why are these values important to the university? Where do they originate? And how do they help administrato…
Published on 7 months ago
Ep. 233: Rethinking free speech with Peter Ives
Is the free speech conversation too simplistic?
Peter Ives thinks so. He is the author of “Rethinking Free Speech,” a new book that seeks to provide a more nuanced analysis of the free speech debate…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 232: We answer your free speech questions
FIRE staffers take your questions on the TikTok ban, mandatory DEI statements, the Kids Online Safety Act, Trump vs. the media, and more.
Joining us:Ari Cohn, lead counsel for tech policy
Robert…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 231: What is academic freedom? With Keith Whittington
“Who controls what is taught in American universities — professors or politicians?”
Yale Law professor Keith Whittington answers this timely question and more in his new book, “You Can’t Teach That! …
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago