So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

Ep. 207 Free speech news: NetChoice, Taylor Swift, October 7, and Satan

Feb 29, 2024

Join Alex Morey, Aaron Terr, and Ronnie London as they discuss a range of compelling topics on the podcast, from NetChoice oral arguments to Taylor Swift's cease and desist letter, doxxing incidents on college campuses, challenges with no-contact orders at Princeton University, and the legal implications of property destruction related to Satanic worship in public spaces. The conversation also touches on censorship issues in universities and debates surrounding viewpoint neutrality in public forums.

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Quick takeaways

Princeton revised no contact order policy to prevent misuse against journalists.

Importance of fair policies in universities to protect journalistic freedom and prevent censorship.

Government interference in expressive activities raises concerns about religious freedom and viewpoint discrimination.

Deep dives

Princeton's Loophole: No Contact Orders for Journalists

Princeton University faced controversy over students misusing no contact orders towards journalists who covered protests. The policy allowed students to obtain no contact orders for any reason, leading to incidents where a journalist was blocked from covering events. Students were exploiting the vague policy to circumvent negative press coverage, resulting in unwarranted restrictions on journalists' ability to report.

Introduction

5min

Debate on Compelled Speech Statute Implications on Social Media Platforms

14min

Legal Cases and Taylor Swift's Cease and Desist Letter

2min

Exploring the Tracking of Private Jet Flights by Aviation Hobbyists

2min

Freedom of Speech, Doxing, and Journalism

17min

Doxing and Free Speech on College Campuses

8min

Challenges with No-Contact Orders at Princeton University

11min

Navigating Free Speech and Censorship in Universities

17min

Legal and Religious Implications of Property Destruction and Satanic Worship in Public Spaces

2min

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Defending Viewpoint Neutrality in Public Forums

5min

On today’s free speech news roundup, we discuss the recent NetChoice oral argument, Taylor Swift, doxxing, October 7 fallout on campus, and Satan in Iowa.

Joining us on the show are Alex Morey, FIRE director of Campus Rights Advocacy; Aaron Terr, director of Public Advocacy; and Ronnie London, our general counsel.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction

0:44 NetChoice oral arguments

19:39 Taylor Swift cease and desist letter

29:20 Publishing unlawfully obtained information

39:28 Harvard and doxxing

47:44 Princeton no contact orders

55:52 Columbia law denies recognition to Law Students Against Antisemitism

1:02:38 Columbia adopts Kalven Report

1:06:06 Indiana University art exhibit canceled, professor suspended

1:14:55 Satan in Iowa

1:21:59 Outro