

Eugene Volokh
Expert on the Bill of Rights and senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. Contributes to Reason magazine and runs the blog The Volokh Conspiracy.
Top 5 podcasts with Eugene Volokh
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Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
Will Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported?
Eugene Volokh, a Bill of Rights expert, Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder, a legal advocate, and Jed Rubenfeld, a Yale law professor, engage in a gripping discussion about Mahmoud Khalil's potential deportation. They delve into the tension between free speech and national security, emphasizing the legal and ethical complexities of deporting someone accused of supporting terrorism. The conversation highlights how immigration laws intersect with protected speech rights, raising important questions about civil liberties and the implications for political activism in America.

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Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 22min
Lawfare Daily: AI Regulation and Free Speech: Navigating the Government’s Tightrope
Eugene Volokh, a First Amendment law expert, Chinny Sharma, who specializes in AI regulation, and Paul Ohm, known for his work on technology and copyright, engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of regulating AI while protecting free speech. They explore the challenges of managing AI-generated content, the implications for defamation law, and the delicate balance between innovation and accountability. The conversation emphasizes the need for nuanced regulatory frameworks and highlights potential dangers of misinformation in the evolving digital landscape.

Sep 24, 2025 • 28min
Jimmy Kimmel is back, but free speech remains in limbo
In this captivating discussion, law professor Eugene Volokh, an expert in First Amendment law, dives into the implications of Jimmy Kimmel’s recent suspension from television. He explores whether this reflects a troubling trend towards government censorship and highlights instances of coercion during the Trump administration. Volokh clarifies that there’s no inherent exception for hate speech in U.S. law and questions why corporations often bow to government pressure. With Kimmel's return, he believes it signals a potential deterrent against future censorship.

Jul 18, 2025 • 59min
Scaling Laws: Eugene Volokh on Libel and AI
Eugene Volokh, a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and a law professor at UCLA, dives into the intricacies of libel law and AI-generated content. He discusses how current libel laws might adapt as technology evolves, emphasizing the challenges of determining liability for AI outputs. The conversation highlights the impact of AI on reputation management and the legal complexities surrounding defamation. Volokh also addresses the implications of Section 230 and how AI innovations could reshape legal frameworks, raising pertinent questions about individual rights and innovation.

May 29, 2025 • 56min
Can the Government Block Student Visas Over Campus Speech?
Eugene Volokh, a seasoned legal scholar and author, joins Keith Whittington to unpack the recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security that pulled Harvard University's certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. They explore the constitutional quandaries it raises, including the implications for campus free speech and international student visas. The discussion also dives into the chilling effect on academic freedom, government policies on viewpoint discrimination, and how such immigration regulations influence the choices of international students.