Ep. 244: Censoring lawmakers, T-shirts, and seashells
from So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast
by FIRE
Published: Thu Jun 05 2025
Show Notes
We discuss the Supreme Court backing Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby, NPR filing suit against Trump, a years-long dispute over a student wearing a "there are only two genders" shirt, the Secret Service investigation into James Comey, the latest on Harvard vs. Trump, and more.
Guests:
Bob Corn-Revere — chief counsel, FIRE
Lee Levine — former senior counsel, Ballard Spahr
Timestamps:
Intro
Censure of Rep. Libby
Supreme Court shadow docket
NPR lawsuit against Trump admin
Differences between NPR and Voice of America cases
Middle school student wearing "there are only two genders" shirt
Recent investigation into former FBI Director James Comey
Latest updates with Harvard and Trump
Outro
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Show notes:
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"Ep. 56 have you been defamed?" Lee Levine's previous appearance on the show (2018)
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"SupremeCourt backs Republican lawmaker in Maine who was punished for transgender athlete remarks" NBC (2025)
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"NPRand Colorado public radio stations lawsuit against Trump administration" NPR (2025)
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"Endingtaxpayer subsidization of biased media" The White House (2025)
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L. M. v. Town of Middleborough, Massachusetts Justia (2024)
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Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District FIRE (1969)
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"SecretService is asking Comey about a photo of seashells spelling '86 47'" The New York Times (2025)
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"Thepromise of American higher education" Alan Garber (2025)