American Viewpoints

Show 2021-03 Segment 1 Is Political Speech To Blame For The Capitol Riots? And Does The First Amendment Apply To Big Tech?

Episode Summary

John Inazu, law professor at Washington University in St. Louis, addresses the debates over free speech, hate speech, and inciting violence that is currently dominating our headlines. Among the topics discussed are whether there are (or should be) any limits on political speech and whether the First Amendment applies in the private marketplace, including on social media. Dr. Inazu provides perspective on the legal and ethical issues involved.