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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
LGBTQ Rights
John Lewis
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

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In this episode of Free to Speak, Dane is joined by University of Auckland academic David Cumin to unpack the free speech flashpoints that follow moments of national shock. 

They start with the Adelaide Writers’ Festival controversy - where Palestin... more

This first “board roundup” episode focuses on a bigger pattern: regulators trying to extend their reach into online speech and private life. 

The board unpacks the Broadcasting Standards Authority’s attempt to assert jurisdiction over internet live-... more

Lawyer and Free Speech Union council member Douglas Brown joins the Free to Speak podcast to unpack the growing fight over who governs the internet - and why it matters for free expression in New Zealand. 

Using InternetNZ and its recent board elect... more

In part two of this Free Speech Union Podcast, we follow Giles Brant and Peter Hardy to the end of their legal battle with the New Zealand Law Society. From a single email complaint to landmark rulings in the High Court and Court of Appeal, this epis... more

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Recent Guests

Shamubeel Eaqub
A prominent economist and commentator in New Zealand.
Helen Clark Foundation
Episode: Social Cohesion and Free Speech with Shamubeel Eaqub
Jacob Mchangama
Executive Director of The Future of Free Speech and Research Professor at Vanderbilt University, specializing in free speech issues
The Future of Free Speech
Episode: Who In The World Supports Free Speech? Jacob Mchangama shares findings from A Global Survey
Grant Fletcher
Barrister based in Christchurch, former Crown prosecutor
Episode: Free Speech vs. "Hate Speech": Navigating New Zealand's Controversial Police Training
Graham Edgler
Legal commentator writing at Legal Beagle
Legal Beagle
Episode: Free Speech vs. "Hate Speech": Navigating New Zealand's Controversial Police Training
Michael Grimshaw
Professor of Sociology and History at the University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
Episode: The historical and philosophical underpinnings of free speech with Prof Michael Grimshaw

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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 55 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
    2 years ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#23
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#83
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#13
New Zealand/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

"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.
"The Most Human Right: Why Free Speech is Everything" with Prof Eric Heinze
Q: How have you articulated it in that book that you've written?
The idea that all human rights are equal confuses human rights with human goods, which is a misconception.
Canceling the FSU from university; and other childish antics
Q: Is the university worth still pursuing? Is this idea worth trying to save?
The idea is worth trying to save, but whether our current institutions can save it is another question.
‘From the River to the Sea': Censorship, free speech, and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Q: Can chants evolve over time to have different meanings?
The speakers debate whether slogans like 'from the river to the sea' can shift in meaning, asserting that despite these discussions, the historical context remains crucial.
‘From the River to the Sea': Censorship, free speech, and the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Q: What perspectives are you bringing to this debate?
The speakers reflect on their varied personal experiences and how they influence their views on the sensitive subject of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the emotional weight of the discourse.

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