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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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'Shouting fire,' deepfake laws, tenured professors, and mask bans

'Shouting fire,' deepfake laws, tenured professors, and mask bans

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 226

October 10, 2024

The FIRE team discusses Tim Walz's controversial comments on hate speech and "shouting fire in a crowded theater." We also examine California's AI deepfake laws, the punishment of tenured professors, and mask bans. Joining us are: Aaron...

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CJ Hopkins compared modern Germany to Nazi Germany. Now he's standing trial.

February 15, 2024

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 206

CJ Hopkins compared modern Germany to Nazi Germany. Now he's standing trial.

An anarchist's perspective with Michael Malice

February 1, 2024

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 205

An anarchist's perspective, with Michael Malice

"Liar in a Crowded Theater" with Jeff Kosseff

January 18, 2024

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 204

"Liar in a Crowded Theater" with Jeff Kosseff

'Undefeated' with Coach Bill Courtney

January 4, 2024

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 203

'Undefeated' with Coach Bill Courtney

The backpage.com saga

December 21, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 202

The backpage.com saga

Crisis on Campus - X Space recording

December 12, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 201

Ep 201: Crisis on Campus - X Space recording

The state of free speech

November 30, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 200

Ep 200: The state of free speech

Israel, Hamas, and censorship at home

November 9, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 199

Israel, Hamas, and censorship at home

2023-24 Supreme Court Preview

October 25, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 198

2023-24 Supreme Court Preview

'Are cakes speech?' with Alliance Defending Freedom's Kristen Waggoner

October 12, 2023

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 197

'Are cakes speech?' with Alliance Defending Freedom's Kristen Waggoner

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