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“Views on First” is the Knight First Amendment Institute’s flagship podcast. Each season, we invite leading legal scholars, practitioners, tech policy experts, and others to join us in conversations about some of the most pressing First Amendment issues in the ever-shifting expressive landscape of the digital age.

“Views on First: Season 1” won a 2024 Anthem Award Silver Medal and 2023 Signal Lis... more

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Cristian Farias, host of the new podcast by the Knight Institute, “The Bully’s Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment,” shares his goal for the show: “to chronicle in real time the coordinated, unprecedented assault by the president of the United State... more

The Knight Institute is launching a new podcast on May 16, with new episodes every Friday. Look for “The Bully’s Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment” wherever you get podcasts. “The Bully’s Pulpit” will follow the Trump administration’s assault on t... more

From the first Trump administration to the Biden administration, the fight to ban TikTok has cut across conventional partisan and ideological lines. In this episode, host Ramya Krishnan explores the ban as an affront to our First Amendment right to r... more

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Recent Guests

Anupam Chander
Law professor at Georgetown University Law Center and expert on the global regulation of new technologies.
Georgetown University Law Center
Episode: Speech & the Border E5: The Free Speech Costs of Banning TikTok
Meredith Whitaker
President of the Signal Foundation, advocate for ethics in technology.
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Episode: Speech & the Border E5: The Free Speech Costs of Banning TikTok
Joseph Cox
Journalist and founder of 404 Media
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Episode: Speech & the Border E2: The Digital Surveillance Dragnet
Faiza Patel
Senior director of the Brennan Center's Liberty and National Security Program
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Episode: Speech & the Border E2: The Digital Surveillance Dragnet
Carrie DeSalle
Colleague of Anna Diakun
Knight First Amendment Institute
Episode: Speech & the Border E2: The Digital Surveillance Dragnet
Noah Feldman
Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School
Harvard University
Episode: War & Speech E9: The University’s Role in Political and Social Action
Michael Dorf
Robert S. Stevens Professor of Law
Cornell Law School
Episode: War & Speech E8: Anti-Discrimination Law and the Protests on Campus
Jelani Cobb
Dean of Columbia's Journalism School
Columbia University
Episode: War & Speech E6: The Crisis at Columbia
Isabella Ramirez
Editor-in-Chief and President of the Columbia Daily Spectator
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Episode: War & Speech E6: The Crisis at Columbia

Host

Jameel Jaffer
Host of War & Speech

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Explores First Amendment debates in some depth but not technically or with jargon. Gets at practical impacts and second order effects.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    curmudgeon
    10 months ago
  • No better guide

    No better guide to free speech in trouble times than Jameel Jaffer and the Knight 1A team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gimme stats
    United States2 years ago
  • Smart…

    …and witty with a streak of humor on top of a ton of must-know information for anyone living in the digital age. And wh isn’t?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProgressiveHarry
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful examination of free speech issues in the context of modern technology.
Many praise the knowledgeable guests and hosts for providing valuable expertise on civil liberties and technology.
Audience feedback highlights the engaging nature of discussions, making complex legal topics accessible and relevant.

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Speech & the Border E1: What are we so afraid of?
Q: Can you tell me about what happened during your scheduled check-in with ICE on March 9th, 2017? Did it feel different from your prior check-ins?
Yes, it felt different; this was the first check-in after the administration had changed and people knew it was going to be a difficult process.
War & Speech E7: The War and the Platforms
Q: What kind of objection can we make when a social media platform decides it wants its users to see more pro-Israel content than pro-Palestinian content?
It presents an ethical or moral objection rather than a legal one, highlighting concerns about the power these platforms wield in shaping crucial political discourse.
War & Speech E7: The War and the Platforms
Q: How much evidence is there that TikTok is elevating pro-Palestinian content?
The short answer is no, as it's difficult to demonstrate a pattern in TikTok's management of content; user sentiment likely contributes to observed trends.
War & Speech E7: The War and the Platforms
Q: Why do you think all of this censorship is happening?
Censorship is due to how some policies are drawn, particularly the dangerous organizations and individuals policy, which is enforced overly broadly, leading to more content being taken down to avoid risks.
War & Speech E7: The War and the Platforms
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about how you did that investigation and what you found?
We started hearing reports of content about Palestine being censored and decided to put a call for evidence out using Human Rights Watch's social media platforms, receiving overwhelming cases of censorship mainly from Meta's platforms.

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What is Views on First about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents in-depth discussions on pivotal First Amendment issues, particularly in relation to the challenges posed by technology and government surveillance in the digital age. It features conversations with prominent legal experts, scholars, and practitioners, who explore a wide range of topics including free speech, censorship, and the intersection of technology and civil liberties. The show aims to illuminate the complexities of these issues, highlighting historical contexts and contemporary debates surrounding digital expression and government policies affecting it. Its unique approach combines expert insights with topical relevance, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the implications of Fir... more

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