Trump, Free Speech & the Constitution — Alan Dershowitz Unfiltered | Erased! Ep. 1

Legendary legal mind Alan Dershowitz joins Erased! for a raw and fearless conversation about his personal battle with cancel culture. From elite universities to mainstream media, Dershowitz has been targeted, mischaracterized, and falsely accused—all because he refused to back down from his principles. In this episode, he opens up about the emotional toll, the legal fights, and the media's role in distorting truth.

But this isn’t just his story—it’s a warning shot for anyone who believes in free speech and due process. With intellect, courage, and unwavering conviction, Dershowitz is still fighting back.
One of America’s most controversial voices. One unfiltered conversation you can’t miss.

Guest: Alan Dershowitz

Alan Morton Dershowitz is a prominent American lawyer, legal scholar, author, and political commentator, known for his extensive work in U.S. constitutional law and criminal law.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Start
1:01 - Alan Dershowitz's Writing and the Topic of Cancel Culture
2:45 - Fighting Back Against False Accusations
6:08 - The Negative Impact of False Accusations on the Me Too Movement
8:00 - Lawsuit Against Anti-Israel Individuals for Defamation
8:35 - The Persistence of False Allegations
8:42 - Using Allegations to Avoid Substantive Debate
9:13 - Confrontation During the Pierce Morgan Interview
10:14 - Alan Dershowitz's Determination to Fight Back Against Defamation
11:40 - Lack of Consequences for False Accusers
12:53 - Call for Stronger Punishment for False Accusations
13:33 - Equality in the Law and Investigating All Charges
17:12 - Impact of Defending Donald Trump
19:07 - Historical Examples of Defending the Unpopular
24:14 - Lingering Injustice and Online Harassment
24:38 - Taking Legal Action Against Online Defamation
25:10 - Cancel Culture and Perjury
27:17 - How Politics Influences the Law
29:16 - The Role of Big Tech and Social Media
30:12 - The State of News Media and the Need for Objectivity
30:48 - Difficulty in Finding Objective News Sources
31:36 - Challenges in Obtaining an Objective University Education
33:44 - Self-Censorship and Fear of Cancellation
34:03 - Debate with Elon Musk on Censorship
36:34 - Leaving the Democratic Party and Views on George Soros
37:25 - Allegations Against George Soros During the Holocaust
38:27 - Government Collusion with Social Media and Censorship
39:51 - Concerns About Government Censorship During COVID-19
40:47 - Supreme Court Ruling on Mandatory Vaccinations
41:23 - Debate with Bobby Kennedy Jr. on COVID-19
42:05 - Loss of Friendship Due to Defending Donald Trump
42:47 - Getting Along with People with Differing Political Views
43:12 - Trigger-Happy Culture of Cancellation
44:59 - The Future of Free Speech in America
46:50 - The Importance of Dissent and Debate
48:15 - The Decline of Open Debate on College Campuses
48:40 - Difficulty Speaking About Israel at Harvard
49:17 - Parallels to Nazi Germany in the 1930s
50:51 - Tax Benefits for Universities and Potential Consequences for Lack of Free Speech
51:14 - Diverting Federal Money from Departments That Don't Allow Free Speech
51:41 - The Need for a Cultural Shift Regarding Free Speech
52:53 - Advice for Navigating Cancel Culture
53:39 - Personal Experiences with Being Unable to Speak at Certain Venues
56:39 - The Importance of Fighting Back for Justice

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