Lee Cohen, a contributor at Spectator World concerned about free speech, and Ed West, author of The Wrong Side of History substack, dive into the growing worries among Americans about the state of free expression in Britain. They discuss how U.S. political figures influence the UK, especially regarding recent high-profile arrests. The conversation highlights the differences in constitutional protections and examines the implications of rising authoritarianism and proposed legislation on hate speech, fueling debates around UK-US relations.