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The State of Free Speech in America

The State of Free Speech in America

Up First from NPR
Apr 13, 2025 33 min
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The first amendment is a cornerstone of American democracy. This week on <em>The Sunday Story</em>, we hear from people who feel their right to free speech might be changing under the Trump Administration. NPR's <em>Morning Edition</em> co-host Leila Fadel joins Ayesha Rascoe to share what she learned when she talked to teachers and students, pastors and scientists, and others about whether they feel emboldened or silenced in America today.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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