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“Nico is a great host and one of the better proponents of free speech. Very conversational style and doesnt over-use the legal jargon.”
Celia Rogers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“Incisive and absence of cant. Free speech can not override free association, free religion, and free conscience and free movement. No doubt words/thought balance is sometimes gray. Law can prevent antisemitic action/behavior. However those circumstance in reality are rare. Speech codes are not...”Read full review »
dennis.karpf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/24
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“Free speech, due process, and academic freedom are vital to American society, and there are always powerful people (right, left, and center) willing to curtail them. The more defenders freedom has, the better, and this podcast is a great one.”
mdpnjva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/22
““If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear” - George Orwell.
I think a lot of journalists understand this quote to the point where it’s a cliche, but I’m not sure if the depth of it is widely understood. So to Speak appears to be a...”Read full review »
John Dog via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/29/22
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“FIRE is the leading pro-speech organization in the US now that the ACLU has wimped out. Each episode feature thoughtful interviews, often with lawyers, pertaining to topics around free speech.”
canadian walkman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/22
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“This show is a solid gold mine. The guests and stories cover a remarkable range of subjects, some newsy, some obscure, and all engaging.
The host and creator, Nico Perrino, is extremely knowledgeable about both the black-letter First Amendment law and history of free speech. He brings out the...”Read full review »
bensofhduebfjeh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/22
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“Imagine how screwed up education would be without FIRE”
Dave Arneson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“Very important information shared on this excellent podcast. Thank you!”
AllAnimalsDeserveLifeAndLove via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/21
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“Excellent and thought provoking podcast. Highly recommend this for all.”
WEAREND via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
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“Please fix your audio it is terrible! Enjoy the show”
Thanks Ben via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/21
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“All Americans, regardless of political leanings, have a vested interest in protecting the freedom of everyone’s speech. The work that FIRE does in protecting this right is indispensable.”
Bick2938 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/20
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“FIRE is an incredible organization. This podcast highlights the free speech violations in academia that FIRE challenges. Outstanding.”
Zawfer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/20
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“If you think the issue of free speech is just the seven words you can’t say on tv or who can speak on college campuses, think again. So to Speak not only approaches the subject from all possible angles, but across a breadth of issues from an array of thinkers that should be much more a part of...”Read full review »
HTR4444 via Apple Podcasts ·
South Korea ·
10/13/20
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“I want to like it. I’m a 1A absolutist. But too many so-so guests.”
nicmart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/20
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“This is by far the premiere podcast pertaining to free speech rights available for public consumption. The topics are pithy, the guests are incredibly knowledgable, and the host has a voice that could soothe a bucking bronco.”
Chad Bradsworth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/20
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“If you want to get a better understanding of the First Amendment which is complex, subscribe to this podcast. If you subscribe, the epsiode with the daughters of Carlin, Bruce, and Pryor is a must listen.”
Deluxe Legend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/18
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“Amazing - such important issues and very thoughtfully explored”
IPhone 6+ User Houston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/18
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“Mr. Perrino always has on interesting and engaging guests. I have learned so much about the many different aspects of the first amendment and how it affects my life every day just by listening to this podcast.”
Mads Ohsah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/18
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“Incredible lineup of guests and thought provoking conversations. The host does a great job too. FIRE is a top notch organization.”
pkbabirak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/18
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“Great to hear from all of these free speech experts like Jonathan Rauch, Baugh, Greenwald, Neier, Lukianoff! The First Amendment is extremely important, but by discussing the philosophical reasons why, morally and ethically, we learn not to just pay it lip service.
Great listen so far, Nico! ...”Read full review »
Gblatty via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/18
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“I have been listening since the podcast on occassion of 100th anniversary of the Espionage Act. Since then I have been engrossed with 1st Amendment issues as well as free speach on campus. As a result I have read the supreme court's case re: Anastaplo, re: Hirabayashi, in addition to...”Read full review »
Sootch doc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/18
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“I love all these episodes. They would be outstanding for use in law school. I can see a professor assigning one of these podcasts as an assignment because they are rich in depth and thorough in their coverage of the issues. This episode was particularly fascinating. It not only gives information...”Read full review »
Terry B via ·
01/24/18
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“Fasinating guests and topics.”
Vino821 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/18
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“Neither left not right, unless you've bought into the lie that free speech is only for conservatives. I look forward to each new episode. I only wish it was daily!”Read full review »
Dr Mandible via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/17
“I listened to the whole feed in less than two months. The podcast really balances the content of the episodes between legal esoterica when necessary or contemporary conflicts. Makes any commute or gym day infinitesimally better. Nico has an incredible ability to be charming and concise. Never did...”Read full review »
Grusk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/17
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“Our freedom of expression described and defended through/in approachable conversations. Thank you.”
P32219 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/17
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts--including a lot of legal podcasts--and this one is my favorite. The people they interview always have such fascinating insights. I'll be thinking about some things weeks later and it goes beyond free speech issues, even. I highly recommend this one.”Read full review »
Katie Ernst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/17
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“I especially enjoyed the interview of Ira Glasser.”
RealUser24 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/17
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“I especially enjoyed the interview with Daryl Davis. I'd heard his story years ago and forgotten about it. Couldn't pick up his book, but watched his biopic. Excellent stuff.”Read full review »
Lholden 477854365 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/17
“Nico always has fascinating topics and guests who live and work in the trenches, fighting the battles for freedom of speech.”
MontyiPad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/17
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“This is a very good, non-partisan podcast that provides good insights about the value of free speech. It deftly explores the implications of what various, "reasonable-sounding" restrictions might be and why all people ultimately benefit from the freest market of ideas we can establish.”Read full review »
Genghis John via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/17
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“Wonderfully educational. Godspeed in your work, folks.”
The One #2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/17
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“So to speak has really found its voice. This podcast is interesting, engaging, and educational. Nico P. does a wonderful job interviewing guests and showing how essential free speech is to a free society.”
o come on via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/17
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“I love freedom, and I've learned so much from this podcast about the struggles to get where we are today and the challenges that lie ahead, as well as philosophical arguments behind free speech.”Read full review »
StephenHarperHair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/17
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“I look forward to every episode”
CaroleACline via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/17
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“It's an absolute travesty this podcast isn't more popular. People who are into podcasts such as Waking Up with Sam Harris, The Joe Rogan Experience, The Rubin Report or politics in general will really dig this podcast. I never miss an episode.”
Raconteurismo via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/17/17
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“Very high-quality interviews with interesting people on the first amendment”
wcbjmx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/16
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“Always interesting”
TK3 & D6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/16
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“A very entertaining podcast concerning free speech. Regardless of whether you consider yourself liberal or conservative, if you care about free speech you will be interested in the podcast.”
Roger healey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/16
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“This podcast shows the real importance of the first amendment. Even if you initially agree with their point, they bring up situations that give you pause and make you re-evaluate your own positions and just how committed you are personally to freedom of speech. All this while maintaining your...”Read full review »
rdleroy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/07/16
“Really love the range of topics and how accessible the philosophical conversation is of the podcast - even after just the first show! According to their Facebook page, future interviewees will include Glenn Greenwald and Dan Savage so the show should continue to be pretty interesting. I’ll...”Read full review »
ElJeffeBezos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/16
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“Fantastic podcast thus far. Thanks for putting this together!”
Bazzoka Joe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/16
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Jfarmzzz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/16
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“Given the climate for free speech across the world, this is an important podcast that does a tremendous job humanizing the issue.”
Franklin Wilson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/16
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