Professor Jack Lerner

Professor Jack Lerner, a clinical law professor at UC Irvine and expert in media law, joins to explore the legal landscape surrounding rap music. They discuss the troubling use of rap lyrics as courtroom evidence, particularly in Young Thug's trial, revealing biases that often misinterpret artists' words. Lerner emphasizes the need for reform to support artistic expression and considers how misrepresentations can unjustly impact lives. The conversation also touches on efforts to legislate against these practices in various states.