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Information on CFN Summer Conference in New FIREside Chats Episode
This week's FIREside Chats podcast provides new information on the upcoming Campus Freedom Network Conference, "Free Speech vs. Speech Codes: Reclaiming Your Rights on Campus." CFN Associate Director Luke Sheahan discusses who is booked to speak at the conference, travel arrangements and how to register.
Listen to the complete podcast here and check back every Monday for new episodes.
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