Free Speech Union's Podcast
The official podcast of the Free Speech Union. Focused on protecting and promoting freedom of expression in New Zealand, the Free Speech Union Podcast hosts interviews with international and local guests discussing the importance of free speech in a free and open society.www.fsu.nz
Podcasting since 2019 • 162 episodes
Free Speech Union's Podcast
Latest Episodes
FSU Talks | The Law Commission Discussion Paper
Join Nick Hanne, Jillaine Heather, and Alex Penk for an FSU Talk on the recent Law Commission's discussion paper which examined the question of amending the Human Rights Act to include trans gender and intersex individuals as a protected class....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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The Church and the Treaty: Free Speech in the Face of Controversy
In this episode of the Free Speech Union podcast, Jonathan Ayling is joined by Simon O'Connor, former MP for Tamaki, and Nick Hanne, education partnership manager at FSU. The discussion revolves around a controversial letter signed by 400 churc...
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Free Speech vs. "Hate Speech": Navigating New Zealand's Controversial Police Training
In this episode Jonathan sits down with Major Grant Fletcher, a barrister based in Christchurch, and Graham Edgler, lawyer and political and legal. They delve into the pressing issue of new hate training for police officers, the implicati...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Free Speech Under Fire: Challenging institutional Censorship and public service Activism in New Zealand
Join Nathan, Jonathan, and Hannah for this episode for the Free Speech Union podcast to dive into the pressing issues surrounding free speech in New Zealand, focusing on the implications of recent police training on hate crimes, the role of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:49
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The historical and philosophical underpinnings of free speech with Prof Michael Grimshaw
Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the Free Speech Union Podcast. Hosted by Jonathan (FSU NZ CEO), this episode features a deep dive into the essence of free speech, democracy, and societal values with Professor Mike Grimshaw from the U...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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