Muzzled: Stories of Free Speech and Censorship in America

Keeva sits down with UCLA Professor and first amendment scholar Eugene Volokh. Keeva and Eugene talk about the most prominent and intriguing aspects of the public discussion surrounding the first amendment.

This episode is brought to you by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Since 1962, the Foundation has been empowering communities by supporting a free press, outstanding journalism, and educational programs.

 While Keeva sits out for the week, guest host Jason Griess provides an introduction to a hot topic: Campus Speech. Jason takes a look at the history of the Free Speech Movement and turns his eye on the recent revival of student speech on campus. 

This episode is brought to you by the Scripps Howard Foundation. Since 1962, the Foundation has been empowering communities by supporting a free press, outstanding journalism, and educational programs.

This episode takes Keeva to LA to interview Larry Flynt, respected pornographer and publisher of Hustler magazine. Keeva and Larry talk about the seminal Hustler Magazine v. Falwell (1988) case that Larry was involved in, his life experiences with censorship, and his ideas on why free expression is so important. 

Daryl Davis is a legendary blues and boogie woogie musician who stands among the greats in his field. In recent years, his efforts to stop racial hatred by befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan has earned him a separate reputation as a civil rights activist. Daryl sits down with Keeva to discuss how his unconventional upbringing, his music, and his empathy helped him make an impact in the fight against racism. 

The 2016 Jefferson Muzzle Awards are here! In this episode, Keeva sits down with the Assistant Director of the TJ Center, Clay Hansen, to discuss this year's winners. Clay discusses the unique direction the center took for the 2016 class, and elaborates on the growing problems of free speech and its place on college campuses. 

Kelly Carlin is a writer, actress, producer, and host of the podcast Waking from the American Dream. On March 19th, she sat down with Keeva to discuss her new book (and life's mysteries), A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up With George. 

In 1997, the TJ Center brought Larry Flynt (publisher of Hustler Magazine) and Jerry Falwell (founder of Liberty University) together to debate free speech issues and to discuss their famous 1988 Supreme Court Case, Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. 

Oliver Hill was a renowned civil rights attorney from Richmond, Virginia. His work in the 1950's and 60's changed the landscape of the civil rights movement for years to come. In February of 2000, the 93 year old Hill sat down with former Director of the TJ Center, Bob O'Neil, to discuss his life and career. 

This episode includes an extended trailer for Muzzled. 

This episode includes the full length interview with Margie Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church.