Free Speech 46: Alexander Tsesis on Safe Spaces, Trigger Warnings, and Free Speech

Does allowing hate speech serve the function to get such ideas into the open where they can be defeated? How do we understand “trigger warnings” and safe spaces from a free-speech perspective? Do existing legal guidelines on how to regulate speech work for universities? How do we balance the right to speak with the right to participate in open and robust debate? I spoke with Professor Alexander Tsesis who teaches at Loyola University’s School of Law in Chicago. Uli Baer teaches literature and photography as University Professor at New York University. A recipient of Guggenheim, Getty and Humboldt awards, in addition to hosting "Speaking of…” he hosts (with Caroline Weber) the podcast "The Proust Questionnaire” and is Editorial Director at Warbler Press. Email ucb1@nyu.edu; Twitter @UliBaer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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