The Jordan Harbinger Show 1216: Greg Lukianoff | Failing Arguments Against Free Speech
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Sep 30, 2025 
Greg Lukianoff, a legal expert and president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, dives into the chilling effects of free speech suppression. He discusses the alarming implications of the Jimmy Kimmel case, revealing how government pressure coerces media censorship. With a focus on the rise of self-censorship and the dangerous belief that violence can respond to speech, Lukianoff argues for the necessity of open dialogue. He emphasizes that free speech historically empowers marginalized voices, cautioning against broad bans that hinder societal progress.
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Jawboning Threatens Free Speech
- Government 'jawboning' where officials pressure private companies to censor speech is a distinct and dangerous threat to free expression.
- This lever bypasses First Amendment limits by coaxing private actors to do what the government cannot legally do itself.
Travel Story After Charlie Kirk Shooting
- Greg described landing in Pittsburgh and learning Charlie Kirk had been shot, which heightened concerns about speaker safety.
- He still agreed to speak at a university despite personal concern, arguing speech must not be chilled by violence threats.
Protect Employees’ Right To Civic Opinions
- If you value a free-speech society, resist employers firing people merely for private opinions unrelated to job duties.
- Push for norms and policies that protect employees' right to hold views as citizens separate from workplace roles.
