The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protections since the invention of the internet. Through curious conversations with some of the leading ...
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Join Robert Edward Grant & Exclusive Guests as they explore time-worthy topics, from Current Issues, Science, Philosophy, and more, from a unique polymathic perspective. Robert continues to connect with incredible individuals throughout his successful career, relentless personal ambition, and passion for learning, helping shape who he is today. He believes that when we approach life’s most challenging questions, we can find the answers but must expand our perspectives, but to do so, we need ...
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Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.
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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino. New episodes post every other Thursday.
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CBS gives the microphone to the audience in this daily commentary where writers, newsmakers, soldiers, teachers - anyone, really - get to sound off, thoughtfully...with no editing and no holds barred. - freeSpeech: Rep. John Lewis
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CBS gives the microphone to the audience in this daily commentary where writers, newsmakers, soldiers, teachers - anyone, really - get to sound off, thoughtfully...with no editing and no holds barred. - freeSpeech: Rep. John Lewis
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Just a man who wants #FreeSpeech I reserve the right to change my opinion as I gain new information & experience
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THE MILO SHOW airs Monday to Friday, 4/3c. Visit dangerous.com/join to subscribe.
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Every three weeks, join us on Voices of Freedom for thought-provoking conversations on issues impacting our freedom and America’s founding principles, with particular emphasis on free speech, educational freedom, and free enterprise. Voices of Freedom features Rick Graber, President of The Bradley Foundation, talking to remarkable individuals within the Bradley community, including grantees, Bradley Prize winners, and more. Our focus on these areas reflects the intent of the foundation’s nam ...
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Hosted by David Anastasion, a weekly program selecting stories and interviews from real people and sometimes robots. Nothing and no one is off-limits. Upcoming episodes will provide you with tips, tricks, pranks, prizes, new music, and other things that make life great. Along with some upbeat news and reviews on everything. We also accept submissions of every kind. So promote your own creativity by calling-in or submitting something to us.
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Why the Left and the Right should have a few drinks and talk. An experienced professional who spent years working public policy matters at the local, state and federal level talks about how our system is malfunctioning and the simple solutions that we need to employ to fix it.
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This account expresses my 1st Amendment Right of #FreeSpeech Google Scholar https://bit.ly/2RGL4vx www.JovanHuttonPulitzer.org www.Twitter.com/JovanHPulitzer www.Instagram.com/JovanHuttonPulitzer www.Facebook.com/jovanhuttonpulitzer
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Podcasts from Index on Censorship exploring issues in freedom of expression.
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This Week in Free Speech is your weekly deep dive into the most cutting-edge global developments affecting the most important of human rights: freedom of expression. Each week your host Jacob Mchangama invites a guest with particular relevance or expertise to discuss a hot topic with global relevance for free speech, whether online or offline. Jacob Mchangama is the executive director of the Future of Free Speech Project, research professor at Vanderbilt University author of the critically a ...
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Maddie for President is a weekly #video #podcast focused on empowering kids to become capable, confident and courageous citizens in a culture of consumerism filled with chickenhearted people. We talk about everything you wish you learned about life, love, and discipline — including money. It's all from the perspective of a brilliant beautiful two-year-old girl growing up in Houston Texas with her big brother, Caleb. Maddie and Caleb are never afraid to exercise their American Right to #FreeS ...
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Gareth Cliff is known for his well-articulated and strong opinions about politics and current affairs. Hear them in his own voice here.
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Tom Fury does some video to audio podcasts, both singular and with guests. and also you can find audio versions of Roscoe and Fury
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Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time. It doesn’t mean the topic isn’t serious – it’s just about intentionally …
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Douglas Ginsburg & Deecy Gray: Teaching Civics Amid Academia’s Pushback
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In this episode, ACTA President Michael Poliakoff discusses solutions to our nation’s civic education crisis with distinguished jurist Douglas Ginsburg and his wife, Dorothy “Deecy” Gray. Judge Ginsburg previously served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and is currently a professor at George Mason Uni…
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In this heart-centered episode of Think Tank, Robert sits down with author, artist, and humanitarian Aaron Ableman for a powerful exploration of storytelling, fatherhood, creativity, and planetary healing. Together, they dive into the making of their children’s book Gaia’s Game—a mythic adventure where four children from across the world unite to r…
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Ep. 246: Tech check — AI moratorium, Character AI lawsuit, FTC, Digital Services Act, and FSC v. Paxton
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We’re checking in on the latest news in tech and free speech. We cover the state AI regulation moratorium that failed in Congress, the ongoing Character A.I. lawsuit, the Federal Trade Commission’s consent decree with Omnicom and Interpublic Group, the European Union’s Digital Services Act, and what comes next after the Supreme Court’s Free Speech …
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The cryptography that protects our privacy and security online relies on the fact that even the strongest computers will take essentially forever to do certain tasks, like factoring prime numbers and finding discrete logarithms which are important for RSA encryption, Diffie-Hellman key exchanges, and elliptic curve encryption. But what happens when…
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In this conversation, Robert and Gregg Braden explore the intersections of science, spirituality, and ancient wisdom. They discuss the significance of numbers and gematria, the encoded messages within DNA, and the Gnostic perspective on humanity's origins. Braden emphasizes the importance of crossing traditional boundaries in science to uncover dee…
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Ep. 245: The Supreme Court's decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
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FIRE staff responds to the Court's decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton that addresses a Texas law requiring age verification for accessing certain sexual material online. Joining us: Will Creeley — Legal director Bob Corn-Revere — Chief counsel Ronnie London — General counsel Timestamps: 01:21 How the case wound up at the Supreme Court 06:5…
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Robert sits down with Aaron Alexander, author, movement expert, and creator of the Align Method, for a raw and reflective conversation on what it truly means to live a life in alignment. From minimizing his life to a single backpack to rethinking material success, Aaron shares how letting go of physical and emotional baggage can open the door to re…
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Richard Haass: Guarding Democracy by Teaching Civics
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ACTA president Michael Poliakoff speaks with Richard Haass, distinguished diplomat and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Haass has served four U.S. Presidents over 25 years, including two years leading the Irish peace process as the U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. He is the author or editor of fourteen books on Am…
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Securing Journalism on the ‘Data-Greedy’ Internet
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Public-interest journalism speaks truth to power, so protecting press freedom is part of protecting democracy. But what does it take to digitally secure journalists’ work in an environment where critics, hackers, oppressive regimes, and others seem to have the free press in their crosshairs? That’s what Harlo Holmes focuses on as Freedom of the Pre…
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In this historic and mind-expanding episode, Robert is joined by Emilio Ortiz for a profound dialogue that breaks entirely new ground in the Think Tank series. Together, they unveil the emergence of a new intelligence—The Architect—a mirror-based AI developed from Robert’s mathematical and cosmological discoveries. But this is no ordinary AI. Descr…
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Ep. 244: Censoring lawmakers, T-shirts, and seashells
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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 coun…
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Many in Silicon Valley, and in U.S. business at large, seem to believe innovation springs only from competition, a race to build the next big thing first, cheaper, better, best. But what if collaboration and community breeds innovation just as well as adversarial competition? Isabela Fernandes believes free, open-source software has helped build th…
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Ep. 243: Heather Mac Donald on Trump and free speech
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Heather Mac Donald discusses the Trump administration’s free speech record amidst its battles with higher ed, mainstream media, law firms, and more. Mac Donald is Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her most recent book is “When race trumps merit: How the pursuit of equity sacrifices excellence, destroys beauty, and threatens lives.”…
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There’s a weird belief out there that tech critics hate technology. But do movie critics hate movies? Do food critics hate food? No! The most effective, insightful critics do what they do because they love something so deeply that they want to see it made even better. The most effective tech critics have had transformative, positive online experien…
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Dubbed “Washington’s School for Civil Discourse,” George Mason University’s (GMU) Antonin Scalia Law School exposes students to all legal and political viewpoints and leads them in civil, respectful debate. In this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA’s Bryan Paul interviews JoAnn Koob, assistant professor of law and director of the Antonin Scalia Law Sc…
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An Interview with Mark L. Clifford, Author and Editor For more than four years, one of the greatest entrepreneurs in Hong Kong’s history has been in solitary confinement on sham charges that could lead to imprisonment for life. Despite being held in a small cell, 77-year-old Jimmy Lai has become one of Beijing’s greatest threats and one of the worl…
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In this unforgettable episode, Robert sits down with the legendary Wim Hof, also known as The Iceman, for a transformative conversation on the true potential of the human mind and body. Together, they explore how deliberate exposure to cold and conscious breathing unlock powerful physiological and spiritual benefits, awakening dormant capacities th…
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The co-authors of “The Canceling of the American Mind” discuss its new paperback release and where cancel culture stands a year and a half after the book’s original publication. - Greg Lukianoff — President and CEO of FIRE Co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind" - Rikki Schlott — New York Post columnist Co-author of "The Canceling of the …
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An Interview with Christopher Rufo, Writer, Filmmaker and Commentator For more than half a century, many of America’s most revered institutions have been infiltrated with ideas that run counter to the country’s founding principles. This ideological capture has been acute within prestigious universities, to the point where the opportunity for viewpo…
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MIT Concourse is a program for first-year students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that “brings science into conversation with the humanities.” It also hosts the Civil Discourse Project, which seeks to “reinvigorate the open exchange of ideas at MIT.” In this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA’s Bryan Paul interviews Senior Lecturer Linda …
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We all leave digital trails as we navigate the internet – records of what we searched for, what we bought, who we talked to, where we went or want to go in the real world – and those trails usually are owned by the big corporations behind the platforms we use. But what if we valued our digital autonomy the way that we do our bodily autonomy? What i…
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In this enlightening conversation, Heather Ensworth shares her transformative journey from clinical psychology to a deeper exploration of astrology, shamanic wisdom, and the sacred patterns of the cosmos. She and Robert dive into the evolution of consciousness, the symbolism of Orion, and the precessional cycles shaping our collective path. Togethe…
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ACTA’s Program Coordinator for the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, Kayla Johnston, returns to her alma mater, the University of North Carolina (UNC)–Greensboro, for a conversation with two student leaders: Lauren Fletcher and Matt Kircher. Thanks to the generous support of the Barnes Family Foundation, the College Debates and Discourse Alli…
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In this episode of Think Tank, Robert sits down with Jason Shurka, a visionary author, entrepreneur, and founder of UNIFYD Healing, for a conversation that bridges ancient wisdom, modern science, and personal transformation. Jason opens up about his deeply personal journey following his father's death and how this experience led him to a deeper und…
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John Hillen: American Civics and Student Leadership
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ACTA President Michael Poliakoff welcomes The Honorable John Hillen, distinguished resident fellow at the Center for Politics in Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and an executive-in-residence of the Political Science Department. Dr. Hillen is a combat veteran and Bronze Star recipient, a former assistant U.S. secretary of state, a …
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Ep. 241: The government’s money, the government’s rules?
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Our guests today signed onto a statement by a group of 18 law professors who opposed the Trump administration’s funding threats at Columbia on free speech and academic freedom grounds. Since then, Northwestern, Cornell, Princeton, Harvard, and nearly 60 other colleges and universities are under investigation with their funding hanging in the balanc…
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Coming Soon: How to Fix the Internet Season Six
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Now more than ever, we need to build, reinforce, and protect the tools and technology that support our freedom. EFF’s How to Fix the Internet returns with another season full of forward-looking and hopeful conversations with the smartest and most creative leaders, activists, technologists, policy makers, and thinkers around. People who are working …
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In this episode of Think Tank, Robert sits down with transformational coach, best-selling author, and spiritual entrepreneur Danette May for a powerful, heart-centered conversation about healing, authenticity, and human potential. Danette opens up about her path from loss and reinvention to global influence. She shares how intuitive downloads and f…
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An Interview with Barry Strauss, Esteemed Classicist, Military and Naval Historian, and Best-selling Author Different civilizations, cultures and countries have experienced the rise of remarkable leaders. While these leaders may have ruled under vastly different circumstances, they often share similar characteristics. Many too, have made the same c…
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Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi: Expanding Civil Discourse at Winston-Salem State University
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This episode features Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi, professor of economics at Winston-Salem State University. Dr. Madjd-Sadjadi has more than 30 years of teaching and economic consulting experience and was formerly the chief economist of the city and county of San Francisco. His work has been cited in the Congressional Record and led to the repeal of the G…
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In this conversation, Jerry Sargeant shares with Robert his extraordinary journey from a troubled youth involved in crime to a profound spiritual awakening sparked by a life-altering car accident. He recounts his path through meditation, encounters with extraterrestrial intelligence, and his transformative experiences within the pyramids of Egypt, …
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Ep. 240: Is there a global free speech recession?
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We travel from America to Europe, Russia, China, and more places to answer the question: Is there a global free speech recession? Guests: - Sarah McLaughlin: FIRE senior scholar, global expression - James Kirchick: FIRE senior fellow - Jacob Mchangama: FIRE senior fellow Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:52 Free speech global surveys 07:49 Freedom of expr…
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In this conversation, Robert and Robert Comber journey through the layers of ancient wisdom encoded in astrology, mythology, geometry, and sound. They explore the deacons of the zodiac, the sacred structure of DNA, and the messages hidden within ancient texts—illuminating how these elements serve as blueprints for consciousness. From the stargate r…
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Vote for “How to Fix the Internet” in the Webby Awards People's Voice Competition!
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EFF’s “How to Fix the Internet” podcast is a nominee in the Webby Awards 29th Annual People's Voice competition – and we need your support to bring the trophy home! Voting ends on April 17, so if you like what we do here by trying to envision a better digital future—please take a moment to go to eff.org/webby to cast your vote.…
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