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Free speech has always had limits, and a messy history of suppression most people never learned about.
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In this episode
- What the First Amendment actually protects and what it does not
- Key moments in history when free speech was actively suppressed
- Why the line between protected and restricted speech is rarely clear
- A real debate between the hosts on where that line should fall
About this episode
The 1st Amendment isn't as wide open as incels on the internet want you to believe. You can't just say whatever you want because you have "freedom." But also...sometimes your right to free speech faces interference! Take a swim through the history of suppressing your right to talk some sh*t! Also, Will and Craig get into a DEBATE FOR THE AGES!
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About History. Rated R.
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith.
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