So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast Ep. 227: Should there be categories of unprotected speech?
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Oct 22, 2024 Join Ronnie London, General Counsel at FIRE, and Bob Corn-Revere, Chief Counsel at FIRE, as they dive into the controversial question of unprotected speech. They discuss categories like obscenity, child pornography, and fighting words, evaluating whether these should remain unprotected. The duo also tackles defamation and its implications in high-profile cases. Their debate offers a nuanced perspective on the balance between free speech rights and societal responsibilities, questioning the very nature of what constitutes harmful speech.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Complex Landscape of Unprotected Speech
01:41 • 31min
Defamation and Free Speech Dynamics
32:32 • 7min
Navigating Unprotected Speech
39:14 • 12min
Understanding 'True Threat' in Free Speech
51:42 • 4min
Unpacking Unprotected Speech
56:10 • 4min
Debating the Boundaries of Free Speech Protection
01:00:21 • 3min