Connie Shaw

In this discussion, Connie Shaw from the Free Speech Union shares insights on the chilling arrest of Graham Linehan for his tweets on gender issues, raising alarms about free speech and state interference. The conversation delves into the repercussions of speech policing, highlighting authoritarian tendencies in law enforcement. They also touch on Zach Polanski’s unique background as a hypnotist and the evolving dynamics within the Green Party, as well as the complex and often inauthentic nature of patriotism in British politics.

Connie Shaw, a former Leeds Student Radio presenter, shares her harrowing experience after interviewing Graham Linehan, which led to allegations of bringing her station into disrepute. She dives into the Kafkaesque censorship at UK universities and recounts the emotional turmoil of facing expulsion. Connie discusses the clash between free speech and gender ideology, the scrutiny she faced in academic settings, and the support she found amid social ostracism. Her insights offer a poignant look at the current state of discourse within educational institutions.