Politics with Paul #59: How Far Does the Freedom of Speech Go?
Update: 2025-09-23
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The freedom of speech is at the core of American civic life, but it has also been constantly tested and refined over the course of the nation's history.
Today, we delve into what is and isn't free speech, how the government has tested its boundaries, how the US Supreme Court has ruled on certain free speech cases, why it is so important we promote free speech in our daily lives (not just in relation to the government), and more.
(0:00 ) Intro of Free Speech, its Limits, and How to Preserve it
(2:04 ) Beginnings of Free Speech in America
(5:56 ) Government Laws that Tested Freedom of Speech
(11:58 ) Historical SCOTUS Rulings on Freedom of Speech
(21:04 ) Why We Protect Even Controversial Speech
(25:05 ) Whether You CAN Speak vs. Whether You SHOULD
(31:57 ) How to Preserve Freedom of Speech Going Forward
(42:35 ) Final Thoughts on Free Speech and Pluralism
(45:50 ) Closing
Today, we delve into what is and isn't free speech, how the government has tested its boundaries, how the US Supreme Court has ruled on certain free speech cases, why it is so important we promote free speech in our daily lives (not just in relation to the government), and more.
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(0:00 ) Intro of Free Speech, its Limits, and How to Preserve it
(2:04 ) Beginnings of Free Speech in America
(5:56 ) Government Laws that Tested Freedom of Speech
(11:58 ) Historical SCOTUS Rulings on Freedom of Speech
(21:04 ) Why We Protect Even Controversial Speech
(25:05 ) Whether You CAN Speak vs. Whether You SHOULD
(31:57 ) How to Preserve Freedom of Speech Going Forward
(42:35 ) Final Thoughts on Free Speech and Pluralism
(45:50 ) Closing
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