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Episode 125: Back to School with the CFN
This week's FIREside Chats podcast features Campus Freedom Network (CFN) Director Luke Sheahan and CFN Program Associate Brandon Stewart discussing the exciting back-to-school incentive program that was launched yesterday. As stated in the press release and in Luke's blog, the CFN will reward students who recruit new members, publish op-eds about FIRE cases and issues, host FIRE speakers, or engage in other activities that advance the cause of free speech on campus.
To learn more about the program, listen to the complete podcast here or visit the CFN's website for more details.
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