Philip DeFranco and Ari Cohn from FIRE discuss the risk to free speech and the First Amendment. They explore the implications of flag burning as a form of expression, and the challenges faced by institutions in defending free speech. Ari Cohn emphasizes the importance of protecting all forms of speech, even those that may be unpopular, and highlights the dangers of government overreach and the chilling effects on free expression. The discussion also touches on campus protests, the role of anonymity in online discourse, and the need for collective action to safeguard democratic values.

Every week, Philip DeFranco sits down with the most important people in the world, experts, and unexpected voices to break down the biggest stories in politics, finance, culture, and the world. He goes beyond the headlines to ask hard questions, unpack complex issues, and make sense of what’s really going on.

FIRE: https://www.thefire.org/

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:08 The Great Chicago Hot Dog Debate

4:58 Is Free Speech In Danger?

15:08 Phone Searches In Customs

16:38 What Is The Biggest Risk To Free Speech?

17:33 How Can People Push Back Against Trump?

19:58 Lawyers Keep Caving To Trump

22:23 Trump Wants Sullivan v NYT overturned

23:28 Trump’s Protest Crackdown Is Making Jewish Americans Unsafe

31:38 The Military Occupation Of Chicago

39:08 Trump Is Preparing To Crackdown On The Press

40:08 FIRE vs ACLU

44:08 Free Speech In The UK

47:08 What books should people read?

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