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Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Should platforms have the power to ban leaders like Donald Trump?

Following the suspension or barring of Donald Trump by many of the largest social media and tech platforms, after his supporters stormed the Capitol building in January 2021, we explore the issues surrounding these decisions.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Lincoln Leads in Philosophy 2018

Philosophy: 'Should there be limits on free speech?'
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism

Under pressure: the global decline in media freedom

Jodie Ginsberg, chief executive, Index on Censorship gives a talk for The Business and Practice of Journalism Seminar Series.
Foundation for Law, Justice and Society

Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World

In this keynote lecture, leading political writer Timothy Garton Ash will present his ten guiding principles for a connected world, and offer a manifesto for global free speech in the digital age.
Wolfson College Podcasts

What is the point of universities?

Lord Patten, Chancellor of Oxford University, gives the opening talk at Wolfson College's 50th Anniversary celebration weekend
Free Speech Debate

The Future of Free Speech

Aryeh Neier, human rights lawyer and president emeritus of the Open Society Foundations speaks about the future of free speech.
Free Speech Debate

Irshad Manji on Allah, Liberty and Love

The director of the Moral Courage Project says so-called “respect” for Muslims is often lined with fear and “low expectations” of those practising the faith.
Free Speech Debate

Should Europe introduce a ‘right to blaspheme’?

Alain Bouldoires talks to Timothy Garton Ash about the survival of blasphemy laws in Europe, and calls for a ‘right to blaspheme’.
Free Speech Debate

Giles Fraser on free speech and religion

Giles Fraser, commentator and Anglican priest, talks with Free Speech Debate about the relationship between free speech and religion, and the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris.
Free Speech Debate

Mark Thompson on the BBC and religion

The director general of the BBC explains why it aired Jerry Springer: The Opera, and talks about different responses to Christianity and Islam.
Free Speech Debate

Daniel Bell on Confucianism and free speech

Confucianism’s defence of political speech does not necessarily apply to other forms of expression, says Bell
Free Speech Debate

Evgeny Morozov on the dark side of internet freedom

Author Evgeny Morozov highlights the dangers that sometimes emerge when governments and corporations harness the internet to serve their own objectives.
Free Speech Debate

A former British agent makes the case for whistleblowing

Former British MI5 agent Annie Machon revealed, together with David Shayler, alleged criminal behaviour within the agency.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

'Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World'

Professor Timothy Garton Ash discusses the premise of his new book titled 'Free Speech: Ten Principles for a Connected World.'
Alumni Weekend

Trust, Free Speech and British Pluralism in the 21st Century

With digital broadcasting increasing and newspaper readership falling, how should we respond in ways that ensure the free flow of information that is essential in a pluralist society?
Free Speech Debate

On Free Speech 4: The Power of the Web

Jillian York (Electronic Frontier Foundation) discusses the ethics and motivations behind hacktivism, and Lauren Wolfe talks about her new project Women Under Siege, a website that crowdsources instances of rape and sexual violence in war zones.
Free Speech Debate

On Free Speech 3: The Fine Art of Activism

This month's podcast focuses on the sometimes fine line between artistic expression and free speech. It features interviews with filmmaker Nick Sturdee on the Russian art collective Voina, and stand-up comedian Tom Greeves on the UK's parody laws.
Free Speech Debate

Facebook, Privacy and You

Is the age of privacy over? Lord (Richard) Allan from Facebook and Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, author of Delete, go head to head on privacy and the right to be forgotten in the internet era.
Free Speech Debate

On Free Speech 2: China, Rushdie and the art of "Zuckering"

This month's podcast looks at Facebook's dominance and internet censorship in China. It features interviews with Mark Thompson, director general of the BBC, and Professor Tim Wu, author of the Master Switch.
Censorship in Literature in South Africa

Political Perspectives to State Censorship of Literature

Peter McDonald and David Robertson discuss the idea of state censorship, especially Apartheid era South Africa, looking at the political perspectives and implications of state censorship of literature.

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