Allison Pearson

Allison Pearson, a prominent British journalist and columnist for the Daily Telegraph, opens up about her unsettling experience with Essex Police over a controversial tweet. The discussion delves into the chilling concept of 'non-crime hate incidents' and the implications for free speech. Pearson critiques the growing influence of soft censorship in journalism, particularly around sensitive topics. The conversation also touches on the intersection of social issues like anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, calling for greater civic engagement to defend free speech and robust political discourse.