First Amendment Showdown: Free Speech Boundaries PLUS Outtake of Bobbi and Jane preparing in the recording studio; what goes on before editing!!! Includes an SNL memory. S:1E:28
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We start with an outtake of what is discussed before the mic goes live! Gives you an insight as to what Dr. Domain has to deal with!
In this podcast, we dive into the complexities of the First Amendment's free speech protections, exploring what speech is constitutionally protected and what falls outside those boundaries. The discussion includes our views and understanding (which may be skewed because of our demented minds) of commonly misunderstood aspects of freedom of expression in America.
• Freedom of speech protects against government interference, not private entity rules
• Social media platforms and private businesses can limit speech as they're not government entities
• Inciting violence and making threats are not protected forms of speech
• Understanding defamation requires proving actual injury, not just offensive speech
• Hate speech, while morally objectionable to many, is legally protected in the US
• Certain forms of expression including true threats, obscenity, and harassment aren't protected
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Chapters
1. Studio Banter and Show Introduction (00:00:00)
2. First Amendment Basics Explained (00:02:32)
3. Private Entities and Speech Limitations (00:05:35)
4. Violence, Threats, and Speech Boundaries (00:08:23)
5. Defamation, Harassment and Legal Definitions (00:11:02)
6. Hate Speech Protection in America (00:15:39)
7. Balancing Free Speech with Respect (00:20:48)
8. Final Thoughts and Show Wrap-up (00:25:36)
42 episodes