#201: When a Congressman and His Right to Free Speech Were Locked Up
About this episode
The episode explores the unique story of Matthew Lyon and its implications for free speech in American history.
The history of free speech in American history can be told in many ways. But perhaps none as crazy as this one, which happened while George Washington was alive. Hear how Matthew Lyon's story can teach us about free speech and why restrictions on free speech can truly backfire. Support the show Visit georgewashingtoninstitute.org to sign up for our e-mail list! The site is the one-stop shop of all things Friends & Fellow Citizens and George Washington Institute! JOIN as a Patreon supporte...
People in this episode
Host: Sherman Tylawsky
Topics covered
- free speech
- American history
- political history
- George Washington
- Matthew Lyon
- speech restrictions
Keywords
- free speech
- Matthew Lyon
- George Washington
- American history
- political speech
- speech restrictions
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