What does free speech mean? Should it protect blasphemy? Hate speech? Fake news? Free speech is the bedrock of democracy. It is a complex principle that must be protected at all costs. Jacob Mchangama, lawyer, author, podcast host, and CEO of Justitia, a Denmark based think tank dedicated to human rights and freedom of speech sits down with Adam to discuss the evolution of our most precious principle, as outlined in his gripping book Free Speech: from Socrates to Social Media. Jacob shares his view from the front row of the Danish Muhammad cartoon controversy that inspired his path, and shines light on why in times of upheaval, the right to free speech is vulnerable. Subscribe and follow the show @dirtymoderate!
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