Free Speech and the Internet

In this episode Lata sits down with First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams, author of the book "The Soul of the First Amendment", to discuss free speech and how it applies to communications on the internet. Floyd outlines The Fairness Doctrine of 1949, delves into editorial standards in print vs. online scenarios, breaks down Europe's Right to be Forgotten policy, and generally impresses upon us the ongoing nature of the First Amendment's role in our day to day lives as American citizens.