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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

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 Thursday.

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Legendary lawyer Michael Tigar on juries, free speech, and the trial of John Peter Zenger

Legendary lawyer Michael Tigar on juries, free speech, and the trial of John Peter Zenger

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 279

August 7, 2026

Long before the First Amendment, John Peter Zenger stood trial for publishing criticisms of New York's then colonial governor...

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Legendary lawyer Michael Tigar on juries, free speech, and the trial of John Peter Zenger

August 7, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 279

Legendary lawyer Michael Tigar on juries, free speech, and the trial of John Peter Zenger

The Trump admin wants to change how scientific research is funded w/ Catharine Young, Evan Morris, and Ryne Weiss

July 29, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 278

The Trump admin wants to change how scientific research is funded w/ Catharine Young, Evan Morris, and Ryne Weiss

Ada Palmer on the history of censorship from the Renaissance to AI

July 15, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 277

Ada Palmer on the history of censorship from the Renaissance to AI

Book banning's trial of the century w/ Anthony Aycock

July 1, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 276

Book banning's trial of the century w/ Anthony Aycock

Stress-testing the limits of the First Amendment w/ Chaz Stevens

June 17, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 275

Stress-testing the limits of the First Amendment w/ Chaz Stevens

Financial censorship: how banks silence speech w/ Rainey Reitman

June 10, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 274

Financial censorship: how banks silence speech w/ Rainey Reitman

Debating Super PACs and campaign finance w/ Larry Lessig and Paul Sherman

May 27, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 273

Debating Super PACs and campaign finance w/ Larry Lessig and Paul Sherman

FIRE Monthly Member Webinar - May 2026

May 15, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 272

FIRE Monthly Member Webinar - May 2026

Minecraft, censorship, and threats to press freedom with Clayton Weimers

April 30, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 271

Minecraft, censorship, and threats to press freedom with Clayton Weimers

FIRE Reacts: Comey, Kimmel, ABC & the FCC

April 29, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

FIRE Reacts: Comey, Kimmel, ABC & the FCC

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