David T. Beito

Research Fellow at the Independent Institute and Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama. Author of "The New Deal’s War on the Bill of Rights."

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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 10min

Ep. 230: Wilson vs. FDR: Who was worse for free speech?

Christopher Cox, former House member and author of "Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn," debates free speech with David T. Beito, research fellow and author of "The New Deal’s War on the Bill of Rights." They dissect the repressive measures of Wilson during WWI, including the sedition laws, and draw parallels to FDR's wartime censorship and Japanese internment. The conversation reveals the complexities of both presidencies, questioning their legacies on civil liberties and exploring moments of regret over their actions.