So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino.
New episodes post every other week.
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino. New episodes post every other week.
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Recent Episodes
August 7, 2026
Ep. 279: Legendary lawyer Michael Tigar on juries, free speech, and the trial of John Peter Zenger
Host (name not provided) interviews legendary lawyer Michael Tigar about the historical John Peter Zenger trial and its impact on free speech principles.
July 29, 2026
Ep. 278: The Trump admin wants to change how scientific research is funded w/ Catharine Young, Evan Morris, and Ryne Weiss
Host Ryne Weiss interviews Yale's Evan Morris and Harvard's Catharine Young about the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal research funding and their potential impact on scientific discovery.
July 15, 2026
Ep. 277: Ada Palmer on the history of censorship from the Renaissance to AI
Host Nico interviews University of Chicago professor Ada Palmer about censorship's historical evolution from the Renaissance to AI, revealing timeless patterns in controlling ideas.
372 total episodes available with 79 transcripts
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