When Freedom of Speech Becomes Fear

About this episode

Sam Richardson discusses the implications of freedom of speech in the context of personal safety and recent violent events.

Send Sam Fan Mail In this episode of Living Richardson, Sam unpacks what it feels like when the right to speak stops feeling safe. From the murders of Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, to a local uproar over coach-led prayer, the headlines aren’t just news, they’re personal. As a mom of three, a volunteer cheer coach, and someone who has been sued, gagged, and even held in contempt of court for speaking out, Sam shares her full sto...

People in this episode

Host: Sam Richardson

Topics covered

• freedom of speech
• personal safety
• current events
• parenting
• legal issues

Keywords

• freedom of speech
• safety
• Minnesota House Speaker
• assassination
• coach-led prayer

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