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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 week.

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FIRE Reacts: Trump's media ban

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

September 23, 2026

FIRE staff responds to President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, with President Trump citing their "constant...

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FIRE Reacts: Trump's media ban

September 23, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast

Robby Soave on Trump's press ban, Macklemore, and free speech culture wars

September 22, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 283

Robby Soave on Trump's press ban, Macklemore, and free speech culture wars

Breaking down our 2027 College Free Speech Rankings

September 11, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 282

Breaking down our 2027 College Free Speech Rankings

What's the First Amendment's original meaning? w/ Jud Campbell and Stephen Solomon

September 9, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 281

What's the First Amendment's original meaning? w/ Jud Campbell and Stephen Solomon

Social media, speech, and kids w/ Joel Thayer and Kate Ruane

August 26, 2026

So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 280

Social media, speech, and kids w/ Joel Thayer and Kate Ruane

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

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