Free To Speak
Free to Speak is the New Zealand podcast that goes beyond headlines to explore the principles behind our most contentious debates.
Produced by the New Zealand Free Speech Union, it examines freedom of expression and why it matters to a free and democratic society.
Expect interviews with guests from New Zealand and around the world, plus deep dives with our Council into the cases and policy work shaping free speech today.
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Free To Speak
Interview with Georgina Beyer
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Georgina Beyer clashed with Destiny Church's Brian Tamaki (currently back in the news for his anti-vaccination stance) in a number of televised debates around this time, and on this weeks episode - hosted by Free Speech Union Spokesperson Dane Giraud - Georgina discusses her many stoushes with Tamaki and why debate is so key to exposing toxic messaging, along with sharing many colorful anecdotes around her colorful journey through politics. Political history buffs get set for a truly fascinating and engaging discussion with a real Kiwi free-speech champion! www.fsu.nz/join
(Georgina Beyer is a Member of the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM). She was the world's first openly transgender Mayor (Carterton) as well as the world's first openly transgender Member of Parliament for Labour) (1999 - 2007).
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