The Freedom to Blaspheme

Jonathan Kay talks to Kushal Mehra about the similarities in censorship campaigns in India and Canada, discussing the impact of laws like the Herms Act and Section 295A on free speech. They delve into Canada's Online Harm Act, exploring the harsh penalties for hate speech and concerns about selective application of laws. The conversation also touches on blasphemy laws in different countries, the distorted perceptions of danger fueled by media exposure, and the influence of national core cohesiveness on free speech in diverse societies.