

Israel's War on Terror; Fighting Campus and Government Censorship with FIRE's Nico Perrino
Sep 19, 2024
Nico Perrino, a leader at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), discusses the urgent need to protect free speech and academic freedom. The conversation dives into the impacts of recent censorship on college campuses and highlights the tension between liberal environments and conservative viewpoints. Perrino critiques historical narratives surrounding civil liberties, especially post-9/11, and emphasizes the importance of defending diverse political expressions. The dialogue also warns about the dangers of government control over truth and the erosion of First Amendment rights.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Escalation Tactics: Israel's Strategy in Lebanon
06:06 • 11min
The Aftermath of 9/11: Anthrax and Authority
17:00 • 14min
Defending Free Speech: The ACLU and FIRE's Legacy
31:15 • 2min
Navigating Free Speech on Campus
33:19 • 11min
The Crucial Defense of Free Speech
44:25 • 8min
Complexities of Free Speech on Campus
52:36 • 11min
The Evolving Landscape of Censorship and Its Implications
01:03:22 • 3min