In
this
episode
of
The
Jabot,
I
chat
with
Mary
Anne
Franks,
a
leading
voice
in
intellectual
property
and
civil
rights
law.
Uncover
the
essence
of
fearless
speech
and
why
it’s
crucial
in
today’s
world.
Explore
bold
concepts
from
her
new
book
that
challenge
conventional
First
Amendment
beliefs.
A
must-listen
for
anyone
intrigued
by
legal
boundaries
and
free
speech
dynamics!
Highlights
-
Life
and
career
updates
since
2020. -
Transition
from
Miami
to
George
Washington
University. -
Balancing
academia
and
publication. -
Clear
communication
as
education
and
writing
goal. -
Importance
of
free
speech. -
Why
focus
on
the
First
Amendment
in
the
second
book. -
The
constant
evolution
of
First
Amendment
discussions. -
Public
and
legal
misconceptions
about
censorship. -
Members
of
Congress
misunderstanding
censorship. -
New
framework
for
evaluating
and
understanding
free
speech. -
Definition
and
importance
of
“Fearless
Speech.” -
Story
of
Dorothy
Thompson
as
an
example
of
fearless
speech. -
Difference
between
protecting
and
promoting
speech. -
University
campuses
and
the
issue
of
controversial
speakers.
The
Jabot
podcast
is
an
offshoot
of
the
Above
the
Law
brand
focused
on
the
challenges
women,
people
of
color,
LGBTQIA,
and
other
diverse
populations
face
in
the
legal
industry.
Our
name
comes
from
none
other
than
the
Notorious
Ruth
Bader
Ginsburg
and
the
jabot
(decorative
collar)
she
wore
when
delivering
dissents
from
the
bench.
It’s
a
reminder
that
even
when
we
aren’t
winning,
we’re
still
a
powerful
force
to
be
reckoned
with.
Happy
listening!
Kathryn
Rubino
is
a
Senior
Editor
at
Above
the
Law,
host
of
The
Jabot
podcast,
and
co-host
of
Thinking
Like
A
Lawyer.
AtL
tipsters
are
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best,
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her.
Feel
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