The volume of disinformation online and in our politics is making reasoned discussion tougher than ever, according to our guest. He talks about what he thinks the country can do about it. We also talk with a music historian about the past and present of protest music.
Featured in this Show
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Election law expert on how 'Cheap Speech' has changed American politics
Election law expert Richard Hasen joins the show to talk about the 2020 election, its aftermath and his new book “Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics―and How to Cure It.”
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How protest music has changed over the decades
The 1960s and 70s are remembered as an era of protest music, but songs continue to serve as political expression for musicians. We explore how protest music has changed over the decades and what forms it takes today.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Richard Hasen Guest
- Alexander Shashko Guest
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