Matt is joined by author and CEO Suzanne Nossel for a discussion about how to reconcile a robust defense of free speech with the advancement of an inclusive and progressive society. They explore the risks associated with a censorious culture, and look at the effects on social media, retail, and school environments.
Resources:
Dare to Speak by Suzanne Nossel (HarperCollins Dey Street; July 2020)
Guest:
Suzanne Nossel (@SuzanneNossel), CEO, PEN America; author, Dare to Speak
Host:
Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Slowboring.com
Credits:
Ness Smith-Savedoff, Producer & Engineer
Erikk Geannikis, Producer, Talk Podcasts
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