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Nico Perrino

Host of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, produced by FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression).

Top 5 podcasts with Nico Perrino

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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 23min

The Very Serious Impact of Misinformation | Nico Perrino

In this engaging discussion, Nico Perrino, a leading advocate for free speech at FIRE, addresses the growing concerns around government control over digital speech and the spread of misinformation. He critically examines the potential dangers of establishing a 'Ministry of Truth' and the implications of AI on truth-seeking. Nico emphasizes the need for media literacy and personal responsibility in navigating today's complexities, while exploring the delicate balance between regulation and constitutional rights.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 2h 5min

The Meaning of True Freedom with Nico Perrino (WIM453)

Nico Perrino interviews Robert Breedlove on topics like the Pareto principle, violation of private property, Bitcoin's anonymity, and whether money is speech. They discuss Austrian economics, prediction markets, and the debate on central planning and freedom, exploring the language of money and rationality. The conversation touches on freedom maximalism, anonymity in speech, government intervention, and the intersection of code, speech, and regulation.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 3min

Nico Perrino: What the Trump-Musk Alliance Means for Free Speech

Nico Perrino, executive vice president at FIRE and director of the documentary 'Mighty Ira,' joins the conversation to discuss free speech in today’s political landscape. He critiques the Biden administration's speech record and explores whether free speech may fare better under Trump. The chat delves into Elon Musk's controversial impact on censorship and the challenges posed by social media. Perrino also reflects on shifting generational attitudes toward free expression and the complexities of campus speech in the current climate.
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Oct 4, 2024 • 37min

These Candidates Have Terrible Views on Freedom of Speech

Brent Skorup, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, and Nico Perrino, executive vice president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, tackle the troubling views on free speech from various political candidates. They dissect Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz’s misunderstanding of the First Amendment and Donald Trump's threats against Google. The conversation also highlights the dangers of censorship, the misuse of the 'shouting fire' analogy, and the need to protect First Amendment rights in an evolving digital landscape.
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Sep 19, 2024 • 1h 8min

Israel's War on Terror; Fighting Campus and Government Censorship with FIRE's Nico Perrino

Nico Perrino, a leader at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), discusses the urgent need to protect free speech and academic freedom. The conversation dives into the impacts of recent censorship on college campuses and highlights the tension between liberal environments and conservative viewpoints. Perrino critiques historical narratives surrounding civil liberties, especially post-9/11, and emphasizes the importance of defending diverse political expressions. The dialogue also warns about the dangers of government control over truth and the erosion of First Amendment rights.