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The Lonely Work of a Free-Speech Defender

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The Lonely Work of a Free-Speech Defender

The Daily

2025/12/05
The Daily

The Daily

2025/12/05
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Warning: This episode contains strong language and mentions of suicide. Over the past year, the federal government has taken a series of actions widely seen as attacks on the First Amendment. Greg Lukianoff, the head of a legal defense group called the F...

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In a time of deep political division, the principle of free speech is being tested not just by government actions but by cultural forces on both sides of the ideological spectrum. This conversation dives into the real-world consequences of suppressing dissenting views, the psychological roots of censorship, and the high stakes of defending expression—even when it's unpopular.
08:53
Defending the First Amendment makes more enemies than friends.
18:49
Greg published footage to protect the Christakises after the confrontation at Yale
24:52
Freedom of speech is anti-democratic because the majority cannot silence minority voices
39:58
Equating speech with violence paves the way for real attacks.
46:16
Free speech is necessary but not sufficient for a democratic society.

Chapters

What Does Free Speech Mean in Today’s America?
00:00
How Personal Crisis Shaped a Defense of Open Dialogue
12:00
The Cost of Standing Up for Unpopular Speech
24:52
When Campus Protests Cross the Line
37:11
Is Shouting Down the Answer to Dangerous Ideas?
43:02
How Power Threatens Expression—From Both Sides
49:46
Should We Give Platforms to Controversial Figures?
53:31

Transcript

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