Bob Corn-Revere

Will Creeley, Bob Corn-Revere, and Ronnie London from FIRE delve into the Supreme Court's ruling on age verification laws in relation to online adult content. They discuss the complex balance between protecting minors and safeguarding free speech rights. The conversation highlights the potential for increased identity-based access barriers and raises concerns over the ruling's implications for anonymous speech. They also question the Court's reliance on assumed needs for child protection without scientific backing, posing critical challenges for future online speech regulations.

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.

FIRE Chief Counsel Bob Corn-Revere and guests discuss Supreme Court's First Amendment cases including NRA v. Vullo, Murthy v. Missouri, Moody v. NetChoice, and more. They analyze government officials blocking critics on social media, legal analysis of concealed carry insurance policies, viewpoint discrimination in business insurance, government pressure on social media platforms, net choice legislation, and navigating Section 230 and the First Amendment on social media platforms.

Legal experts Bob Corn-Revere, Ronnie London, and Robert McNamara discuss recent Supreme Court First Amendment cases, including challenges to social media regulation, common carrier arguments, evolving dynamics of online platforms, government influence on speech moderation, and implications of court rulings on constitutional principles.

Lenya Quinn-Davidson, director of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Fire Network and wildfire expert, discusses the rapid spread of devastating fires in Los Angeles, highlighting the challenges faced by firefighters and the environmental factors at play. Bob Corn-Revere, an attorney advocating for free speech, covers his representation of pollster Ann Selzer in a lawsuit connected to political controversy. The conversation also touches on the implications of climate change on wildfire frequency and recent political absurdities.