Navigating Free Speech and Censorship

On Episode 53, we explain why freedom of speech advocates are concerned about France's arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov; we discuss whether magic mushrooms should be legal; and Josh calls b.s. on a self-identified bisexual asylum seeker who wants 'status for all.'

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• After Canada cancelled his deportation, this bisexual man pushes for status for all
• A guide to the Digital Services Act, the EU’s new law to rein in Big Tech
• First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia
• He worked two weekends at a Toronto magic mushroom store. Now he’s got a criminal record
• Individual charged with 3D printing of firearms and hate speech
• In Russia, questions swirl over arrest of Telegram boss
• France extends detention of Telegram chief Pavel Durov
• A dangerous precedent? Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest stokes speech war
• Disney drops bid to stop wrongful death lawsuit over Disney+ terms
• Click to agree with what? No one reads terms of service, studies confirm

Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.

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