Thomas Healy

Thomas Healy, a law professor and expert on Oliver Wendell Holmes, dives into the pivotal moments that reshaped American free speech. He discusses Holmes' surprising shift from advocating speech restrictions to championing free expression during the controversial Abrams case. Their conversation uncovers the influence of progressive friends on Holmes' views and explores the implications of today's free speech theories, particularly in the context of social media and misinformation. Healy argues for a new approach that focuses on listener needs over mere speaker rights.