Layla Falded

Layla Falded, host of NPR's 1A podcast, delves into the evolving landscape of free speech under the Trump administration. She discusses the fears surrounding First Amendment rights and highlights striking cases like a pastor's legal battle and a Columbia student's activism facing deportation. The conversation unravels the complexities of censorship, government influence, and the paradox of promoting free speech while some voices are suppressed. Falded encourages listeners to consider the balance between advocacy and the chilling effects of current political discourse.