Advisory Opinions Free Speech and ‘The Executive Power’ | FIRE Crossover
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Sep 4, 2025 Nico Perrino, Executive Vice President of FIRE and host of the 'So to Speak' podcast, joins the discussion to dive deep into the origins of free speech debates. They explore why FIRE refrains from editorializing on speech content and reflect on the changing dynamics of presidential powers in relation to free speech. The conversation touches on historical patterns of censorship, the challenges posed by social media, and the evolving landscape of political discourse, including the implications for the conservative legal movement.
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How Advisory Opinions Began
- David French met Sarah Isgur during a brief presidential exploratory phase and later recruited her for the podcast.
- They launched Advisory Opinions together and have hosted it for about six years.
Circuit Courts Matter
- Circuit courts shape daily life far more than most people realize.
- Advisory Opinions covers circuits as a value-add beyond Supreme Court coverage.
Where FIRE And AO Diverge
- FIRE and Advisory Opinions mostly align but diverge on cases like TikTok and platform age verification.
- These disputes reveal genuine First Amendment tensions between parties and platforms.
