About this episode
Nadine Strossen defends the First Amendment and discusses the implications of censorship in a provocative conversation.
Free speech has long been a constitutional cornerstone in the United States—but in recent years, calls for censorship have surged. Whether in response to hate speech, misinformation, or online harm, efforts to restrict expression are on the rise. In this provocative conversation, former ACLU president and NYU Law Professor Nadine Strossen mounts a powerful defense of the First Amendment. Drawing from her latest book, War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail, Strossen explores the legal doctrines that protect speech, explains why censorship often backfires, and warns of the dangers in allowing government or platforms to decide which ideas are acceptable. A must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of civil liberties. How to Earn CLE Credit MCLE certificates are eligible only for TalksOnLaw Premium or Podcast members. To earn credit, listen to the full program, note the verification code announced during the recording, then log in to your TalksOnLaw account to record attendance and download your certificate at www.TalksOnLaw.com/podcast . Approved for 1.5 hours of General California MCLE credit.
People in this episode
Guest: Nadine Strossen
Topics covered
- free speech
- censorship
- First Amendment
- civil liberties
- legal doctrines
Keywords
- free speech
- censorship
- First Amendment
- civil liberties
- hate speech
- misinformation
- online harm
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ACLU, NYU Law
Books & works: War on Words: 10 Arguments Against Free Speech—And Why They Fail
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