So to Speak podcast: University of Wisconsin Professor Donald Downs

Retired University of Wisconsin Professor Donald Downs is a legendary champion of free speech and academic freedom. But before he became one of the country’s preeminent defenders of these values, he wrote a book that challenged prevailing free speech arguments.

On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we are joined by Professor Downs to discuss his journey from somewhat of a free speech skeptic to one of its most fervent defenders.

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• Transcript
• Free Speech and Liberal Education: A Plea for Intellectual Diversity and Tolerance (2020)
• Nazis in Skokie: Freedom, Community, and the First Amendment (1985)
• Restoring Free Speech and Liberty on Campus (2007)

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