5-4 Schenck v. United States
Nov 14, 2023
This podcast explores the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States and its impact on free speech during World War I. It delves into the background of the Espionage Act and the prosecution of socialists distributing anti-draft flyers, examining the implications for free speech and protest today. The podcast also addresses recent attacks by Iran-backed forces, the branding of Palestine activists as endorsers of terrorism, and the suppression of pro-Palestine speech. It discusses the significance of the First Amendment in protecting politically objectionable speech and the chilling effect of punishment on speech and activism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Schenck v. United States: Free Speech in Wartime
01:50 • 18min
Restrictions on Wartime Speech and the Legacy of Schenck v. United States
19:33 • 5min
Iran-backed Attacks, Palestine Advocacy, and Suppression of Speech
24:11 • 4min
The Importance of the First Amendment
28:04 • 8min
Chilling Speech Through Punishment
36:23 • 6min
Suppressing Pro-Palestine Speech and its Consequences
42:31 • 12min