Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Modern Day Freedom of Speech
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Destiny Farley
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Season 6
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Episode 7
Dr. Stephen Bates graduated from Harvard Law School in 1987 and has been researching & teaching first amendment law ever since. He dives deep into the foundations of the first amendment, what it protects (hate speech, etc.), what it does not protect (people against corporations), and more.
Some important topics discussed:
- the assassination of Charlie Kirk & suspension of Jimmy Kimmel
- the Trump administration's response to free speech issues
- the FCC's unnecessary involvement in the Jimmy Kimmel incident
- free speech in a digital age & the threat of corporations
