More Perfect: The Hate Debate

This episode of Radiolab features a rebroadcast of a debate from their sister show, More Perfect, originally recorded in 2017, focusing on the extent of free speech, particularly online. The debate is structured in two rounds. The first round features Elie Mystal and Ken White debating whether the government should limit online free speech, with Ken White arguing against government intervention. The second round shifts the focus to social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook, with Elie Mystal arguing that these platforms should aggressively limit hate speech and misinformation, while Corynne McSherry cautions against private censorship and its potential misuse. The debate includes audience participation and polling, and explores the complexities of balancing free speech with the need to protect individuals and communities from harm.