Ep. 138 A history of Western censorship with Eric Berkowitz

Socrates’ fateful hemlock. Henry VIII’s death decree for those
who imagined his downfall. The 1836 “Gag Rule” banning slavery
discussions in Congress. Britain’s early ban on films criticizing
Hitler and Stalin.


On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we
are joined by lawyer and writer Eric Berkowitz to discuss his
fascinating new book, “Dangerous Ideas: A Brief History of
Censorship in the West, from the Ancients to Fake News.” 


Berkowitz’s “Dangerous Ideas” is a comprehensive and insightful
adventure through time to examine censorship’s origins and
trends.


Also joining the conversation is FIRE President and CEO Greg
Lukianoff.


Show notes:


Transcript

Washington Post: “Secret Consortium to Publish Rushdie in
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