Christina Koningisor
Law professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) focused on press freedom, transparency, and executive power; co-author of the article discussed on the episode.
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Dec 28, 2025 • 51min
Lawfare Archive: Lidsky and Koningisor on First Amendment Disequilibrium
Larissa Lidsky, a law professor specializing in First Amendment and media law, and Christina Koningisor, a press freedom advocate, discuss the shifting landscape of press power in relation to executive authority. They explore how the decline of local news and the erosion of post-Watergate reforms have created a troubling First Amendment disequilibrium. The duo also assesses historical cases and the impact of economic pressures on the media, while proposing reforms to restore press strength and transparency in government.
Mar 6, 2024 • 51min
Lidsky and Koningisor on First Amendment Disequilibrium
Law professors discuss the First Amendment imbalance caused by shifts in media and executive branch power. They highlight erosion of post-Watergate reforms, decline of local news, and propose changes for press rights. Topics include challenges in government transparency, press statutory rights, and paths to press equilibrium and democratic governance.
