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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech.

New episodes post every other Thursday.

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Wilson vs. FDR: Who was worse for free speech?

Wilson vs. FDR: Who was worse for free speech?

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 230

November 25, 2024

Woodrow Wilson or Franklin D. Roosevelt: which president was worse for free speech? In August, FIRE posted a , arguing that Woodrow Wilson may be America's worst-ever president for free speech. Despite the growing recognition of Wilson's...

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spiked's Brendan O'Neill on the Fight for Free Speech Overseas

October 20, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 13

spiked's Brendan O'Neill on the Fight for Free Speech Overseas

Flying Dog Brewery: 'Good Beer, No Censorship'

October 5, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 12

Flying Dog Brewery: 'Good Beer, No Censorship'

Robert Shibley's 'Twisting Title IX'

September 21, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 11

Robert Shibley's 'Twisting Title IX'

Jason Riley on Being 'Disinvited' from Campus

September 8, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 10

Jason Riley on Being 'Disinvited' from Campus

Alice Dreger on Academic Freedom

August 25, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 9

Alice Dreger on Academic Freedom

'The Trials of Lenny Bruce'

August 11, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 8

'The Trials of Lenny Bruce'

The Daughters: Carlin, Pryor, and Bruce Speak Out

July 28, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 7

The Daughters: Carlin, Pryor, and Bruce Speak Out

The Summer Interns Take Over

July 14, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 6

The Summer Interns Take Over

Aryeh Neier on "Defending My Enemy"

June 30, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 5

Aryeh Neier on "Defending My Enemy"

2015-16 Campus Free Speech Year in Review

June 15, 2016

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 4

2015-16 Campus Free Speech Year in Review

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