You Have To Change How You Think About Free Speech with Mary Anne Franks - Episode 185

The Jabot

Kathryn Rubino chats with Mary Anne Franks, a leading voice in Intellectual Property and Civil Rights Law. Uncover the essence of fearless speech and why it’s crucial in today’s world. Explore bold concepts from her new book that challenge conventional First Amendment beliefs. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by legal boundaries and free speech dynamics!

Highlights

• Life and career updates since 2020.
• Transition from Miami to George Washington University.
• Balancing academia and publication.
• Clear communication as education and writing goal.
• Importance of free speech.
• Why focus on the First Amendment in the second book.
• The constant evolution of First Amendment discussions.
• Public and legal misconceptions about censorship.
• Members of Congress misunderstanding censorship.
• New framework for evaluating and understanding free speech.
• Definition and importance of “Fearless Speech.”
• Story of Dorothy Thompson as an example of fearless speech.
• Difference between protecting and promoting speech.
• University campuses and the issue of controversial speakers.

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Links and Resources

• https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Speech-Breaking-First-Amendment/dp/1645030539/ref=sr_1_1
• https://www.law.gwu.edu/mary-anne-franks
• https://cybercivilrights.org/

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