Is free speech under threat?
In his new book Free Speech and Why it Matters, A…
Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan · Declan Conlon
March 26, 202154m 9s
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Show Notes
In his new book Free Speech and Why it Matters, Andrew Doyle questions a new form of social justice activism, which as he puts it, casually disregards the principle of free speech for the sake of what is perceived to be a higher social priority. In today’s episode, the author and podcaster joins Hugh for a discussion on 'wokeness' and cancel culture, self-censorship and where the limitations of acceptable speech should be drawn.
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