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W. Wat Hopkins

Emeritus professor of communication at Virginia Tech, specializing in communication law and cyberspace law.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 7min

Ep. 212: Should the First Amendment protect hate speech?

W. Wat Hopkins, a communication law expert, discusses the debate on whether hate speech should be protected by the First Amendment. They explore historical cases, the definition of hate speech, and the challenges in balancing free speech with preventing harm. The conversation delves into the complexities of regulating hate speech and the potential misuse of such regulations.