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Free To Speak

Free Speech Union
Free Speech
New Zealand
Hate Speech
Censorship
Free Speech Union
Hate Crime Laws
Education
Hate Speech Laws
Frank Kameny
Freedom Of Expression
Online Speech Regulation
John Lewis
LGBTQ Rights
Journalism
Freedom Of Speech
Civil Society
Liberal Democracy
Civil Liberties
Treaty Principles Bill
Palestinian Conflict

Free to Speak is the New Zealand podcast that goes beyond headlines to explore the principles behind our most contentious debates.Produced by the New Zealand Free Speech Union, it examines freedom of expression and why it matters to a free and democratic society.Expect interviews with guests from New Zealand and around the world, plus deep dives with our Council into the cases and policy work shap... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes185Founded7 years ago
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We argue that real free speech requires the courage to criticise the radicals on our own side without sliding into denunciation or cancellation. We test where open debate ends and coercion begins, from political correctness and taboo research to hate... more

We break down the Broadcasting Standards Authority’s claim that it can regulate online platforms under the Broadcasting Act 1989, even though Parliament never updated the law for the internet. We talk through why that change threatens open debate, wh... more

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We talk with Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull (Posie Parker) about the Albert Park Let Women Speak event and the moments that turned a public talk into a violent crush-risk situation. We dig into what censorship looks like on the ground, why policing choices... more

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Recent Guests

William McGimpsey
political commentator
Episode: If You Cannot Criticise Your Side, You Do Not Have Free Speech - William McGimpsey
Steven Franks
Chair; respected lawyer
New Zealand Free Speech Union
Episode: How A 1989 Broadcasting Law Became An Internet Speech Rule - with Steven Franks
Sarah McLaughlin
Senior scholar for FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Episode: The Conformity Crisis - Sarah McLaughlin On The Quiet Erosion Of Free Speech
Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull
Activist and organizer of Let Women Speak; critic of gender policy changes
Let Women Speak / Free Speech Union involvement
Episode: The Day Police Failed To Let Women Speak: Posie Parker On Albert Park 3 Years Later
Ani O'Brien
Council member, New Zealand Free Speech Union
New Zealand Free Speech Union
Episode: The Second COVID Inquiry - Ani O'Brien on Dissent & Censorship During Coronavirus
Forough Amin
Founder of Iranian Women in New Zealand; activist and NGO leader
Iranian Women in New Zealand
Episode: From Shah To Theocracy: An Iranian Activist’s Roadmap To Renewal - Dr Forough Amin
Deborah Cunliffe
From the Nurses Collective of New Zealand
Nurses Collective of New Zealand
Episode: How Far Should Professional Standards Reach Into A Nurse’s Private Life - Dr Roderick Mulgan and Deborah Cunliffe
Roderick Mulgan
Barrister, Doctor, and Free Speech Union Council member
Free Speech Union
Episode: How Far Should Professional Standards Reach Into A Nurse’s Private Life - Dr Roderick Mulgan and Deborah Cunliffe
Eli Stark Elster
Evolutionary anthropologist; PhD candidate at UC Davis
UC Davis; Substack author
Episode: School Stresses Kids More Than Social Media Does - Eli Stark Elster

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Thomas Newman
Council member of the Free Speech Union and chair of the legal membership, with expertise in legal matters related to free speech.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • If I could make one suggestion before you listen. Take 5 minutes to google the Free Speech Union, or Free Speech Alliance, The NZ Initiative, UK or Australia - add Tax Payers' Union to your search and then see if you're still interested in listening to anything these people have to say. If anything, it helps you put things into perspective.

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    SpecialK
    2 years ago
  • A bunch of right wing twats.

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    James
    3 years ago

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#125
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#161
India/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#232
New Zealand/News

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How A 1989 Broadcasting Law Became An Internet Speech Rule - with Steven Franks
Q: Why now, and has anything shifted in your view to justify action against online platforms?
He argues the Wellington professional class consensus is pushing for extending traditional broadcast rules to the internet, which could dampen free speech and escalate regulatory costs.
How A 1989 Broadcasting Law Became An Internet Speech Rule - with Steven Franks
Q: So, Steven, take it away. What are the implications here?
Franks explains the mismatch between a 1989 Broadcasting Act and today's internet, highlighting regulatory overreach and the challenge of applying broadcast standards to on-demand, online content.
The Day Police Failed To Let Women Speak: Posie Parker On Albert Park 3 Years Later
Q: This was your first event in New Zealand, wasn't it?
Yes, and there was a lot of planning with local allies, but everything escalated quickly due to police and security gaps, leading to an unprecedented level of disruption.
Greg Fleming MP: Te Reo, Politics and the Power of Listening
Q: Greg, can you tell us about your journey with Te Reo Māori?
Greg discusses how he began to learn Te Reo Māori after being encouraged by friends and the importance it holds in his political and personal life.
"The Most Human Right: Why Free Speech is Everything" with Prof Eric Heinze
Q: Why do you want human rights?
Human rights are foundational because they offer the greatest possibilities for overcoming systemic inequalities.

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This podcast explores the principles of freedom of expression, addressing its significance within a democratic society. Through interviews and in-depth discussions with guests from various backgrounds, it delves into contemporary issues and cases that challenge free speech norms, particularly in the context of New Zealand. The episodes cover a range of contentious topics, from judicial review and ethical considerations in law to the societal impacts of 'woke' ideologies and global perceptions of free speech. Notably, it emphasizes the importance of civil discourse and social cohesion, making it relevant for those interested in the intersection of law, politics, and ethics.

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