Ep. 2553 Free Speech and the Evil Woodrow Wilson

C.J. Killmer, host of the Dangerous History podcast, dives deep into the implications of Schenck v. United States, revealing the troubling historical legacy of progressives on free speech. He critiques how wartime policies, like the Espionage and Sedition Acts, reshaped individual rights. The conversation also connects early 20th-century progressivism to modern movements, revealing its complex ties to figures like Woodrow Wilson. Listeners gain insights into Wilson's dual legacy, encompassing both progressive reforms and problematic ideologies.