Episode 7: Free Speech in the Digital Age: Challenges and Controversies

In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving debate over free speech on social media platforms. As digital spaces become central to public discourse, the tension between protecting free expression and regulating harmful content grows more complex. We'll explore:

- **The Role of Social Media Platforms**: How companies like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube handle content moderation and the implications for free speech.
- **Legal Frameworks**: An overview of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and its impact on platform liability and user-generated content.
- **Case Studies**: Recent high-profile instances of de-platforming and censorship, with a focus on conservative voices.
- **Balancing Act**: The challenges of maintaining free speech while addressing misinformation and harmful content.
- **Global Perspectives**: How different countries approach free speech regulation on social media and the effects on global users.
- **Future of Regulation**: Potential changes to laws and policies that could reshape the digital landscape.

Join us as we unpack these critical issues with insights from legal experts, social media analysts, and firsthand accounts from individuals affected by censorship. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, law, and free expression.

Resource Material:
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/opinion/free-speech-disinformation-censorship.html
- https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/supreme-court-ruling-underscores-importance-of-free-speech-online
- https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R46751
- https://www.justice.gov/archives/ag/department-justice-s-review-section-230-communications-decency-act-1996