Seth Stern
Director of Advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation who discusses the potential chilling effects of high-profile lawsuits on press freedom and newsroom behavior.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 38min
Will Trump destroy the BBC?
This discussion features Burt Neuborne, a legal expert from NYU, who dives into the implications of Trump's potential defamation lawsuit against the BBC. Veteran journalist Joshua Rozenberg sheds light on the BBC's internal handling of complaints and its perceived biases. Seth Stern from the Freedom of the Press Foundation warns about the chilling effects such lawsuits could have on press freedom. Together, they explore the intersection of legal challenges, media integrity, and the future of public broadcasting under political pressure.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 25min
Don Lemon Arrested: Trump, ICE & the Prosecution of the Press
Seth Stern, civil liberties lawyer and chief of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, breaks down press freedom risks. He discusses Don Lemon’s charges, how espionage and RICO laws can be stretched against reporters, and the rise of raids, seizures and selective prosecutions. He outlines reforms and why defending journalistic independence matters now.
