History may be brimming with battlegrounds, but the discipline has long been one itself. Propagandists both of yesteryear and today have tried to subvert it for ideological reasons which is why today&apos;s guest, Robert Tombs, Emeritus Professor of French History, Cambridge, and a Fellow of St John’s College, helped found "History Reclaimed", an initiative dedicated to clawing back the pursuit from bad-faith actors. Robert Tombs is joined by leading New Zealand Historian Prof. Paul Moon and Dr. David Cumin to discuss "History Reclaimed" and the general state of academic freedoms in the West today. www.fsu/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

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Academic Freedoms with Cambridge History Professor Robert Tombs ft. Prof. Paul Moon and Dr. David Cumin

Join us for an interview with author, journalist, gay-rights activist, and prominent free speech advocate, Jonathan Rauch. Originally recorded as a Free Speech Union members-only event, we now offer the wider New Zealand public an opportunity to listen to an audio version of the full, rousing interview. Free Speech Union Council Member, Dr. David Cumin moderates drawing from Rauch’s seminal book in support of Free Speech "Kindly Inquisitors".   https://www.amazon.com/Kindly-Inquisitors-Attacks-Free-Thought/dp/0226705765www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Interview with Jonathan Rauch

New Plymouth District Councillor Anneka Carlson was sharply criticized after posting a 13-minute video to her personal Facebook page in which she covered topics including vaccine efficacy and human rights. Accused of being anti-vax the council resisted calls to take action against Carlson, but the incident did highlight how ready many people are to leap on anyone asking questions about the COVID response. Will demonizing and silencing critics work, however? Or does it risk tipping the undecided into the anti-vax camp? Rachel Poulain puts this question to Anneka Carlson and gets her side of the story as to what motivated the post, the misrepresentations she had to endure, and why allowing for the concerns of the hesitant is likely to be far more beneficial in the long run to the overall vaccine program. Join today www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Rachel Poulain speaks to New Plymouth District Councillor Anneka Carlson

Free Speech Union spokesperson Dane Giraud interviews veteran journalist Ian Sinclair (most famous for a lengthy stint on staple investigative show "Sunday"). The discussion ranges from Ian&apos;s encounter with real fascism in Franco&apos;s Spain that inspired his move into hard-hitting journalism, the prevalence of opinion pieces today and whether they harm the current media landscape, and the potentially troubling implications of the new 55 million dollar media fund. Join us today at www.fsu/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Dane Giraud speaks with Investigative Journalist Ian Sinclair

Join us for the podcast version of a live discussion (recorded on the 27th of Sept)  with Free Speech Union Council Member, Stephen Franks, and prominent lawyers Graeme Edgeler and Daniel Kalderimis as they consider the free speech implications of court order name suppression, and whether such orders place an unacceptable limit on free speech www.fsu.nz/join  Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Is Name Suppression A Free Speech Issue? ft. Stephen Franks, Graeme Edgeler and Daniel Kalderimis

Free Speech Union spokesperson Jordan Williams talks with "Speak Up For Women" co-founder Beth Johnson about the women&apos;s rights group&apos;s recent stoush with NZME. The media juggernaut canceled one of their advertisements after complaints from a handful of activists despite the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) having already cleared the ad after it attracted criticism in billboard form. Our support for "SUFW" in this instance prompted pushback even from some of our supporters, as NZME is a private company. Get up to speed with this special report on the ideological takeover of our media, and hear why our defense of "SUFW" against the privately-owned NZME was so integral to the wider Free Speech battle. www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Special Report: Speak Up For Women vs NZME

In this episode of the Free Speech Union podcast, Free Speech Union Council Member Stephen Franks interviews prominent free speech activist and legal academic, Nadine Strossen. Ms. Strossen was the first female president of the American Civil Liberties Union, and sat down for a live discussion with Free Speech Union members. Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Stephen Franks speaks with Nadine Strossen

Free Speech Union spokesperson Rahera Poulain speaks with economist Ananish Chaudhuri about the importance of Free Speech and the troubling lack of criticism from the media and the opposition to the mounting examples of government overreach we&apos;ve seen throughout the pandemic response. A thought-provoking interview with a world-renowned mind. Enjoy and if you haven&apos;t already join the Free Speech Union today at www.fsu/join  Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Interview with Economist Ananish Chaudhuri

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Jonathan Ayling speaks with Simon Bridges on free speech, culture wars, and newly released memoir, National Identity

The Conversion Therapy Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill is certain to impinge on New Zealander&apos;s freedom of expression and needs amendments.  Listen here to an unabridged version of the Free Speech Union&apos;s submission on the Bill that will step you through our very specific Free Speech concerns and their potentially devastating implications www.fsu.nz/join  Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Conversion Therapy Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill (Public submission by the Free Speech Union)

Free Speech Union spokesperson Rachel Poulain speaks with Anna Rippon and Dr. Michael Morris of the New Zealand chapter of vegan group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), a “global grassroots network of animal rights activists”. Anna and Dr. Morris discuss why they don’t support the proposed hate speech laws (in spite of the abuse they commonly receive as a minority political group challenging the mainstream), the many misconceptions about veganism, and present the potentially “devastating” implications of the Government’s hate speech proposals could have for animal rights (and by extension all) activism.  Read DxE’s submission against the proposed &apos;hate speech&apos; laws here: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2107/S00178/most-hated-group-opposes-hate-speech-rules.htm"And if you&apos;re not a member already join the Free Speech Union today! www.fsu.nz/ join  Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Rachel Poulain speaks to Anna Rippon and Dr. Michael Morris of the New Zealand chapter of vegan group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE).

For the Free Speech Unions first Speakeasy webinar (presented on the 22nd of July) we sat down with Kathleen Stock author and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sussex. Kathleen has been aggressively targeted by the outrage mob for her insistence that the relationship between sex and gender can never be “beyond debate”. She has become a figurehead for the pushback against the censorious approach of organisations like "Stonewall", in which everyday language and ordinary people’s understanding of what men and women are have been declared offensive, bigoted or discriminatory.  Kathleen draws on the analysis set out in her new book, Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism, to take us through the reasons why this issue has become so controversial, not just amongst activists and intellectuals but across our institutions and our political and cultural life, leading to the extraordinary denunciation of JK Rowling and others. Throughout, Kathleen has exemplified the spirit of good faith debate and has actively defended the free speech of others. Last year she was awarded an OBE in recognition of her contribution to higher education.In this audio version of the webinar Kathleen speaks with Free Speech Union member Daphna Whitmore (Speak Up For Women) www.fsu.nz www.Savefreespeech.co.nz Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Professor of Philosophy Kathleen Stock speaks to Daphna Whitmore (audio-only version of the Free Speech Unions Speakeasy webinar presented on the 22nd of July)

Imam Mustenser Qamar of the Wellington Ahmadiyya Muslim Community returns to the podcast to discuss alternative approaches to fighting racism and discrimination with the Free Speech Union&apos;s Dane Giraud. Imam Mustenser also discusses his attendance at a recent Ministry of Justice hui on the proposed &apos;Hate Speech&apos; laws and his concerns for religious freedoms should the laws as presented be passed. Imam and Dane also discuss how &apos;Hate Speech&apos; laws could potentially making dialogue and the educational initiatives the Imam is involved in harder by making people with hostile views on minority groups less prepared to risk conversation. Make sure you share this episode on all your networks, become a member at www.fsu.nz/join and complete a submission in what is now the final week at www.freespeechsubmission.com Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Imam Mustenser Qamar on alternatives to 'Hate Speech'

Free Speech Union spokesperson Dane Giraud speaks with political organiser and legend of the New Zealand Union movement (as well as new FSU member) Matt McCarten. In a candid and wide-ranging discussion Matt talks about the centrality of Free Speech to traditional Left-wing politics and societal progress, why we should reject any talk of Free Speech being a Left-Right issue, and how shutting down debate ultimately serves the neoliberal status quo.  A powerful and informative conversation with a lot of important reminders that it is Free Speech supporters who truly stand on the side of fairness and progress. Do make sure you spread the message by sharing this episode with all your networks, and if you haven&apos;t already, make your submission (in under 3 mins) against proposed &apos;Hate Speech&apos; laws at www.freespeechsubmission.com www.fsu.nz/join Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

Interview with legend of the NZ Union movement Matt McCarten

Absorb some of the most powerful arguments against the Government&apos;s proposed &apos;Hate Speech&apos; laws with this spirited reading of the Free Speech Union&apos;s Public submission. And make sure to make your own submission (in well under 5 minutes) using the website www.freespeechsubmission.com because you have a right to be heard. www.fsu.nz  www.Savefreespeech.co.nz Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)

MOJ Proposals to Reform the Legal Framework Related to Hate Speech (Public Submission by the Free Speech Union)

The official podcast of the Free Speech Coalition. Focused on protecting and promoting freedom of expression in New Zealand, the Free Speech Coalition Podcast hosts interviews with international and local guests discussing the importance of free speech in a free and open society.

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