Supreme court hears free speech case, Origins of childlore

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A man holds a U.S. and a rainbow flag outside the Supreme Court.
A man holds a U.S. and a rainbow flag outside the Supreme Court in Washington on June 26, 2015, after the court legalized gay marriage nationwide. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a web designer in Colorado could refuse service to same-sex couples. We find out about the case and its implications for the First Amendment. We also look into the origins of the games, songs, and stories that make up “childlore.”

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    Do you remember clapping along to “Miss Mary Mack” when you were little, or folding up a piece of paper to make a fortune-teller? Those are just two pieces of what’s called childlore. We talk to an Atlantic writer who recently explored what childlore is, and how it turns into shared kid culture.

  • Free speech in connection to LGBTQ rights argued in Supreme Court

    Web designer Lorie Smith wants to create wedding websites for marriages between a man and woman only. She’s arguing in the Supreme Court that creating websites for gay couples goes against her right to free speech. A political scientist joins us to talk about the case.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Emilie Burditt Producer
  • Julie Beck Guest
  • Kimi King Guest