On this episode, Hunter spoke with law professor Samantha Barbas about her book "Hate Speech: The Legal and Cultural History of an American Dilemma." In the book, Samantha walks readers through the legal and cultural fights around hate speech. Since the early 20th century, Americans have struggled to define and combat hate speech. Through her historical dive into this controversial topic, Samantha provides key insights into modern-day fights about censorship.
Guest:
Samantha Barbas, Professor of Law and Aliber Family Chair, University of Iowa College of Law and Author, "Hate Speech: The Legal and Cultural History of an American Dilemma."
Resources:
Contact Samantha Here:
https://law.uiowa.edu/people/samantha-barbas
Pick up a Copy of the Book Here:
https://www.ucpress.edu/books/hate-speech/hardcover
Also on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0520401964
