
Welcome to the Free Speech Union's podcast. Listen to our weekly episodes with great guests speaking about the cornerstone of our democracy which is under attack.
The Free Speech Union is a non-partisan, mass membership public interest body that stands up for the speech rights of its members and campaigns for free speech more widely. We champion the right of people from all walks of life to expr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg is a former cabinet minister and Conservative MP for North East Somerset, and now a GB News presenter. He says Jim Ratcliffe's comments about immigration has cleared the path for others, and that the Equality Act should be scrappe... more
FSU General Secretary Lord Young interviews Karl Turner MP, the leader of Labour's backbench rebellion against David Lammy's efforts to curtail the right to trial by jury.
Jack Anderton is a political campaigner and adviser for Reform UK. Bangor University Debating and Political Society refused his request to speak and debate with students as part of his 'A New Dawn' tour, claiming that Reform UK members and representa... more
David Rose is the Free Speech Union's Director of Research and Policy. His report on the Islamophobia working group has revealed that every single member has connections with Islamist organisations. #islam #freespeech #labour
READ THE REPORT IN FULL... more
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Nocaponpodsfrfr has written a very thoughtful review which expresses much better than I ever could my thoughts on this podcast.
I am a huge fan of the FSU and their work, and I really admire not only Toby Young but the team behind the organisation. They fulfill a vital function in our society and we are all better off for their efforts. But this podcast is not a good advertisement for all the team’s hard work.
While the FSU does great work the presentation of this podcast does give plenty of inroads for the authoritarians to review bomb. There are a lot of ponderous references to the presenters’ classical educations. There’s a lot the pointless bob and curtsey of: ‘you first’ ‘no you first’ ‘no you first’. In other words talking about talking rather than communicating. It feels inwardly facing towards each other as colleagues rather than outwardly to the audience. I’d like to hear more directed conver... more
Totally down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theory and it gets worse from week to week. Appallingly one sided - Listen with caution ⚠️
I got signposted to this via another podcast (Weekly Sceptic) after hearing it was now available on Apple podcasts.
Keep up the good work!
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Centered on the critical discourse around free speech, the content ranges widely from personal anecdotes of public figures facing backlash to broader discussions about societal norms and legal frameworks affecting speech. Themes like cancel culture, political correctness, and the intersection of free speech with various social issues are frequently explored. This podcast presents voices from diverse backgrounds, including authors, activists, and public officials, who share their experiences related to free speech challenges in contemporary society. Listeners can anticipate both informative discussions and in-depth interviews that tackle contentious topics with a focus on the implications for public dialogue and individual expression.
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Recent guests on The Free Speech Union include:
1. Jack Anderton
2. David Rose
3. Lord Toby Young
4. Brendan O'Neill
5. Lois McLatchie Miller
6. Darren Grimes
7. Kate Clanchy
8. Maxie Allen
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