On today’s episode of So to Speak, we are joined by Williams College Professor of Biology Luana Maroja. Professor Maroja’s experience growing up under a dictatorship in Brazil led her to become an outspoken advocate for free speech at Williams College and a skeptic of the idea that words are violence. Show notes: Podcast transcript Relevant writings from Professor Maroja: “Freedom of speech at Williams College: Are the walls closing in?” “Standing with the free exchange of ideas: Understanding the Faculty Petition and the Chicago Statement” “In support of free speech: What we can learn from exposure to multiple ideas” “Refuting claims of institutional violence: Analyzing evidence of racism at the College” www.sotospeakpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freespeechtalk Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org