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"So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast" takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through personal stories and candid conversations. Tune in on May 5 for the first episode of "So to Speak," featuring Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Jonathan Rauch and Foundation for Individual Rights in Education President & CEO Greg Lukianoff.

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Apr 19, 2016

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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through personal stories and candid conversations. New episodes post every other Thursday.

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Ep. 13 spiked’s Brendan O’Neill on the Fight for Free Speech Overseas: “How do you make the case for freedom of speech t… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 24 How Daryl Davis, a black man, defeats the KKK w/ dialogue: Daryl Davis, a 58-year-old black man, has a quest… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 7 The Daughters: Carlin, Pryor, and Bruce Speak Out: Kelly Carlin, Rain Pryor, and Kitty Bruce are the… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 2 Glenn Greenwald On “Defending My Enemy”: In discussions about free speech issues, you’ll o… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 5 Aryeh Neier on “Defending My Enemy”: He has a glittering civil liberties résumé: co-fo… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 1 Jonathan Rauch’s “Kindly Inquisitors”: In 1993, a young Jonathan Rauch published “Kindly… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 10 Jason Riley on Being ‘Disinvited’ from Campus: Earlier this year, Jason Riley was “disinvited” f… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 9 Alice Dreger on Academic Freedom: Every year, the Foundation for Individual Rights … by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 11 Robert Shibley’s ‘Twisting Title IX’: “Unfortunately, Title IX has really become unmoor… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 4 2015–16 Campus Free Speech Year in Review: The 2015–16 school year was a headline-grabbing y… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 15 Denying the Holocaust: In 1996, Emory University Professor Deborah Lipst… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 37 Fredrik deBoer on the growing distrust of higher ed: Fredrik deBoer has been in and around academia hi… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 16 Free Speech Profiles: Attorney Martin Garbus: Attorney Martin Garbus’ client list is a who’s wh… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 20 The ‘Turkey Purge’ w/ Mahir Zeynalov: If you care about free expression, you should car… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 23 Rob Corry, ‘speech code slayer’: In 1994, law student Rob Corry joined with eight … by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 8 ‘The Trials of Lenny Bruce’: His trials began with a police bust at the Jazz W… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 3 David Baugh on ‘Defending My Enemy’: Why did a black defense attorney, who fought agai… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 14 NYU Professor Stephen Solomon’s ‘Revolutionary Dissent’: The time of America’s founding was full of raucou… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Welcome!: "So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast" takes an u… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 25 Bob Corn-Revere on censorship: the ‘bastard child of technology’: New technologies and the censorship instinct seem… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 18 Campus Free Speech Round Table: Fall 2016 Semester in Review: A precipitous decline in the percentage of school… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 17 ACLU National Legal Director David Cole: In July, the ACLU tapped Georgetown University La… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 12 Flying Dog Brewery: ‘Good Beer, No Censorship’: “Two inflammatory words … one wild drink. Nectar … by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 6 The Summer Interns Take Over: Nationwide polls on support for free speech are f… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 27 The ‘heckler’s veto’ strikes Heather Mac Donald: On April 6, Manhattan Institute Fellow Heather Ma… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 21 The ‘Turkey Purge’ w/ Prof. Beth Baron: We continue our conversation about the Turkish go… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 68 'True threats' with David L. Hudson Jr.: There are to the First Amendment, and a “true threat” is one of them. But defining a true threat isn’t easy. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court first examined true threats in the 1969 case , it’s been a messy doctrine. The court didn’t... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 31 Campus free speech round table: spring 2017 semester in review: FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff once declar… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 51 University of Alaska President Emeritus Mark Hamilton: In 2001, University of Alaska president made national headlines when he wrote declaring that freedom of speech on campus “CANNOT BE QUALIFIED” [emphasis original]. Hamilton retired from his position as University of Alaska president in 2010.... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 22 Flemming Rose, Editor of ‘the Muhammad Cartoons’: Flemming Rose didn’t set out to put himself at th… by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 214: The Antisemitism Awareness Act: On May 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act by a vote of 320 to 91. Proponents of the law say it is necessary to address anti-Semitic discrimination on college campuses. Opponents argue it threatens free speech.... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep 213: Campus unrest - live webinar: Host Nico Perrino joins his FIRE colleagues Will Creeley and Alex Morey to answer questions about the recent campus unrest and its First Amendment implications. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:41 What is FIRE?/campus unrest... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 212: Should the First Amendment protect hate speech?: In America, hate speech is generally protected by the First Amendment. But should it be? Today’s guest is out with a new book, “.” W. Wat Hopkins is emeritus professor of communication at Virginia Tech, where he taught communication law and... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 211: Generational differences and civil liberties with Neil Howe: In late 2013, some of us at FIRE started noticing a change on college campuses. Students, who were previously the strongest constituency for free speech on campus, were turning against free speech. They began appealing to administrators more... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 210: The First Amendment at the Supreme Court: “I have never seen a Supreme Court term that is as consequential as this one is going to be,” said FIRE Chief Counsel Bob Corn-Revere, this term’s First Amendment cases. On today’s show, we analyze the oral arguments in four of those cases:... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 209: ‘Is money speech?’ with Robert Breedlove: Ep. 209: ‘Is money speech?’ with Robert Breedlove There is a recurring debate in the free speech community regarding whether money is speech. Bitcoin-focused entrepreneur, writer, and philosopher Robert Breedlove joins us today... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 208: Dodging censorship in Russia: On today’s episode, we discuss Alexei Navalny’s death, Vladimir Putin, censorship in Russia, and , an anti-censorship platform that grants users living under authoritarian regimes access to news and other censored content. Yevgeny “Genia”... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 207 Free speech news: NetChoice, Taylor Swift, October 7, and Satan: On today’s free speech news roundup, we discuss the recent NetChoice oral argument, Taylor Swift, doxxing, October 7 fallout on campus, and Satan in Iowa. Joining us on the show are Alex Morey, FIRE director of Campus Rights Advocacy;... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 206: CJ Hopkins compared modern Germany to Nazi Germany. Now he’s standing trial.: J Hopkins is an American playwright, novelist, and political satirist. He moved to Germany in 2004. He publishes a self-titled blog on and is the editor of Consent Factory Publishing. CJ’s most recent book, “The Rise of the New... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 205: An anarchist’s perspective, with Michael Malice: Michael Malice is a self-described “anarchist without adjectives” and is the author of several books, including most recently “.” He is also the host of the podcast, “” and the subject of the biographical comic book, “.” Michael... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 204: “Liar in a Crowded Theater” with Jeff Kosseff: Jeff Kosseff is an associate professor of cybersecurity law in the United States Naval Academy’s Cyber Science Department. He is the author of four books including his most recent, “.” He has also written books about anonymous speech and Section... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 203: ‘Undefeated’ with Coach Bill Courtney: Bill Courtney is an American football coach, entrepreneur, author, and the subject of the academy award winning 2011 documentary “,” which tells the story of Courtney leading a high school football team in an economically depressed area of... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 202: The backpage.com saga: We’re joined today by Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Robert Corn-Revere, and Ronnie London to discuss the history and verdict of the Backpage trial. Backpage.com was an online classified advertising service founded in 2004. As a chief competitor to... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep 201: Crisis on Campus - X Space recording: Nico and FIRE President & CEO Greg Lukianoff appeared on an X Space to discuss the fallout from the recent congressional hearing on anti-Semitism involving Harvard President Claudine Gay, MIT President Sally Kornbluth, and former Penn President... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep 200: The state of free speech: We’re joined by First Amendment attorney Marc Randazza and British journalist Brendan O’Neill to discuss the state of free speech in the United States and Europe. Randazza is a First Amendment attorney and the managing partner at Randazza... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 199: Israel, Hamas, and censorship at home: The FIRE team gets together to discuss the October 7 attacks in Israel and the resulting censorship on college campuses in the United States. FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff, Director of Campus Rights Advocacy Alex Morey, and General... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 198: 2023-24 Supreme Court Preview: The Supreme Court handed down some big First Amendment victories last term. What lies ahead for the Court in the upcoming term? FIRE Chief Counsel Robert Corn-Revere and FIRE General Counsel Ronnie London join the show to discuss important First... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 197 ‘Are cakes speech?’ with Alliance Defending Freedom’s Kristen Waggoner: President, CEO, and general counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, Kristen Waggoner, joins us for a discussion on freedom of speech and religious liberty. ADF has played various roles in 74 U.S. Supreme Court victories and since 2011, has won... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 196 ‘The Identity Trap’ by Yascha Mounk: Writer and academic Yascha Mounk argues that a new set of ideas about race, gender, and sexual orientation have overtaken society, giving rise to a rigid focus on identity in our national debate. In his new book, “,” Yascha seeks to take these... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 195 ‘Don’t Tread on Me,’ misgendering, cancel culture, and three strikes for Texas: FIRE President and CEO Greg Lukianoff and FIRE General Counsel Ronnie London join the show to preview Greg’s new co-authored book on cancel culture and to discuss recent free speech cases and headlines: “,” by Greg Lukianoff and Rikki... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 194 Harvey Silverglate, the beatnik criminal defense attorney: Harvey Silverglate is a criminal defense and civil liberties attorney. He is also the co-founder of FIRE. On today’s show, Harvey defends the work of criminal defense attorneys, explaining why even guilty people must have the right to a robust legal... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 193 Can you still have a debate in high school debate?: High school debate is considered an ideal extracurricular activity for aspiring lawyers, politicians, or anyone seeking to learn the tools of effective communication and persuasion. But a slew of recent reports argue that high school debate is being... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 192 Free speech at the Supreme Court: We review the Supreme Court’s free speech cases during the 2022-23 term and speculate on what’s in store for the next term. FIRE Vice President of Litigation Darpana Sheth guest hosts and is joined by FIRE Chief Counsel Robert Corn-Revere and... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 191 Civil liberties and Civil War: In the last episode of the “So to Speak” podcast, we traced the dramatic story of free speech in the United States from colonial America to the abolitionists' campaign to abolish slavery. In this week’s episode, we pick up where we left off and... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 189 Why should we care about punk rock?: Nico knows very little about punk rock. On today’s show, Reason magazine’s Nick Gillespie and FIRE Vice President of Communications Matt Harwood do their best to explain to Nico why he and other free speech advocates should care about punk... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 188 How to make a winning free speech argument: Winning in the court of public opinion is hard. On today’s show, founder Bob Ewing shares communications strategies that anyone — including free speech advocates — can use to win in the marketplace of ideas. Prior to founding the Ewing School,... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 187 Fox/Dominion lawyers reflect on historic case: On April 18, Fox News to pay Dominion Voting Systems $787.5 million to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election. The historic settlement came just before the trial was set to begin in a... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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Ep. 185 Sex, drugs, and free speech (Bob Guccione Jr. and Nick Gillespie): Does music censorship still happen in America? Is “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” dead? Is transgression in art and culture celebrated anymore (or was it ever)? From Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Ozzy Osbourne and Robin Thicke, SPIN magazine... by So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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