Podcast: Victoria University's postponed free speech event
Dr Oliver Hartwich
Dr Michael Johnston
30 April, 2024
In this episode, Oliver Hartwich interviews Dr Michael Johnston about the free speech event at Victoria University that was postponed due to backlash within the university.
They discuss the importance of free speech in liberal democracies, the changing perception of free speech as a partisan issue, and the concerning trend of young people trying to shut down events featuring disagreeable viewpoints.
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