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Ronnie London

General Counsel at FIRE, known for his expertise in First Amendment law and his contributions to the ongoing debate on free speech.

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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 4min

Ep. 227: Should there be categories of unprotected speech?

Join Ronnie London, General Counsel at FIRE, and Bob Corn-Revere, Chief Counsel at FIRE, as they dive into the controversial question of unprotected speech. They discuss categories like obscenity, child pornography, and fighting words, evaluating whether these should remain unprotected. The duo also tackles defamation and its implications in high-profile cases. Their debate offers a nuanced perspective on the balance between free speech rights and societal responsibilities, questioning the very nature of what constitutes harmful speech.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 1h 39min

Ep. 219: The First Amendment at the Supreme Court

Legal experts Bob Corn-Revere, Ronnie London, and Robert McNamara discuss recent Supreme Court First Amendment cases, including challenges to social media regulation, common carrier arguments, evolving dynamics of online platforms, government influence on speech moderation, and implications of court rulings on constitutional principles.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 23min

Ep. 207 Free speech news: NetChoice, Taylor Swift, October 7, and Satan

Join Alex Morey, Aaron Terr, and Ronnie London as they discuss a range of compelling topics on the podcast, from NetChoice oral arguments to Taylor Swift's cease and desist letter, doxxing incidents on college campuses, challenges with no-contact orders at Princeton University, and the legal implications of property destruction related to Satanic worship in public spaces. The conversation also touches on censorship issues in universities and debates surrounding viewpoint neutrality in public forums.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 4min

Ep. 202: The backpage.com saga

Guests Elizabeth Nolan Brown, Robert Corn-Revere, and Ronnie London discuss the Backpage trial—FBI seizure, federal prosecution, and concerns about protected speech and website rights. They also dive into the history of Backpage, the significance of classified ads, the protection of escort ads, content moderation, and federal memos. The podcast explores the implications of the case on free speech, the importance of Section 230, and the impact of federal financial regulators.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 5min

Ep. 199: Israel, Hamas, and censorship at home

The podcast features Greg Lukianoff, Alex Morey, and Ronnie London from FIRE discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict's impact on free speech on college campuses. They address the importance of distinguishing between protected and unprotected speech, the challenges of institutional neutrality, and the use of double standards in speech codes and censorship. They also talk about accusations, free speech, and incidents of censorship and destruction of pro-Israel posters.