The Price of Speaking Up with Baroness Claire Fox

The Price of Speaking Up with Baroness Claire Fox

April 24, 2025 · 42 min · Season 12 · Episode 2

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Penny Dee interviews Baroness Claire Fox about the importance of free speech and the challenges posed by cancel culture, particularly for women.

The Price of Speaking Up – with Baroness Claire Fox In this powerful conversation, Penny Dee sits down with Baroness Claire Fox Director of the Academy of Ideas, and a fearless advocate for free speech. Together, they explore why open debate is vital for our freedom and flourishing, why cancel culture hits women harder , and how we can reclaim spaces to speak up without fear. From the corridors of power in the House of Lords to everyday workplaces, Claire shares her unique insights on resilience, courage, and the true cost of silence . *this was recorded the day before the Supreme Court ruling on biological sex What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why women's voices are more likely to be silenced in today's culture ✔️ How cancel culture and progressive language are used to stifle debate ✔️ The role of the House of Lords in protecting public debate (even if Claire thinks it should be abolished!) ✔️ Why workplace camaraderie and open conversation are crucial for freedom ✔️ The importance of resilience and solidarity in standing up for what's right PLUS, We Discuss: 💡 How free speech laws and hate crime legislation are weaponized to silence dissent 💡 The shocking cases of nurses…

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Organizations: Academy of Ideas, House of Lords, Supreme Court

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