2016 is nearly over! In a short (but sweet) retrospective, Keeva and James talk about the cases that the Thomas Jefferson Center dealt with in 2016 as well as the ones we'll be involved in during the new year. Thank you to everyone who have su

Flag Burning with James West

Dec 28th, 2016 29m

In this fascinating episode of Muzzled, Keeva talks with the Thomas Jefferson Center's Kennedy Fellow, James West, about flag burning. Using two Supreme Court cases (Texas v. Johnson 1989 and US v. Eichman 1990) as a springboard for their discu

Jefferson Symposium: Free Speech v. Hostile Environment

Dec 13th, 2016 1h 21m

In the last episode of our Symposium Series, our esteemed panel discuss "Free Speech v. Hostile Environment". Our panelists include Anne Coughlin, the Lewis F. Powell Jr. Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, Susan Kruth (Legal

Jefferson Symposium: Free Speech in the Modern University

Dec 2nd, 2016 1h 28m

In part 3 of the Symposium Series, our panelists discuss issues of free speech and academic freedom from the perspective of the front office. Panelists include UVa. President Teresa Sullivan, Jeffrey Herbst (President and CEO of the Newseum and

Jefferson Symposium: Free Speech and Equal Dignity

Nov 14th, 2016 1h 14m

In the second episode of our four-part series titled "Free Speech on Campuses", we hear from three esteemed panelists. The first is Susan Brison, Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College, who explores the philosophical perspectives surround

Jefferson Symposium: Free Speech In and Out of the Classroom

Nov 7th, 2016 1h 29m

This episode marks the beginning of a 4-part series covering our 3rd Jefferson Symposium, hosted at the University of Virginia Law School. Titled "Free Speech on Campuses", this series will call on expert panelists to discuss the growing trend

Susan Kruth from FIRE

Oct 4th, 2016 32m 4s

After a month long break, we're back! In this episode, Assistant Director Clay Hansen sits down with Susan Kruth to talk about the current state of Free Speech on college campuses. As the Senior Program Officer for Legal and Public Advocacy for

Jeff Vanderver

Aug 29th, 2016 48m 30s

For this episode, Keeva sits down with his cousin Jeff to get a "Man on the Street" perspective of free speech issues. They touch on free speech in the workplace, differences between a celebrity's power to wield speech and everyone else's, and

Illma Gore

Aug 2nd, 2016 55m 28s

Illma Gore is a controversial "Gender Fluid Futurist". Living as a performance and visual artist in LA, Illma received national attention with her piece "Make America Great Again", featuring a nude portrait of Donald Trump. She's also known for

Waco O'Guin

Jul 25th, 2016 1h 17m

Waco O'Guin is the co-creator and executive producer of Comedy Central's Brickleberry. Throughout his career, he has pushed to boundaries of offensive comedy, working around censorship along the way. Starting with his recent run-in with censors

Eugene Volokh

Jul 14th, 2016 1h 7m

Keeva sits down with UCLA Professor and first amendment scholar Eugene Volokh. Keeva and Eugene talk about the most prominent and intriguing aspects of the public discussion surrounding the first amendment. This episode is brought to you by the

Unmuzzled: Campus Speech

Jun 30th, 2016 36m 37s

While Keeva sits out for the week, guest host Jason Griess provides an introduction to a hot topic: Campus Speech. Jason takes a look at the history of the Free Speech Movement and turns his eye on the recent revival of student speech on campu

Interview with Larry Flynt

Jun 30th, 2016 22m 55s

This episode takes Keeva to LA to interview Larry Flynt, respected pornographer and publisher of Hustler magazine. Keeva and Larry talk about the seminal Hustler Magazine v. Falwell (1988) case that Larry was involved in, his life experiences w

Daryl Davis

May 24th, 2016 1h 32m

Daryl Davis is a legendary blues and boogie woogie musician who stands among the greats in his field. In recent years, his efforts to stop racial hatred by befriending members of the Ku Klux Klan has earned him a separate reputation as a civil

2016 Jefferson Muzzles!

Apr 19th, 2016 55m 24s

The 2016 Jefferson Muzzle Awards are here! In this episode, Keeva sits down with the Assistant Director of the TJ Center, Clay Hansen, to discuss this year's winners. Clay discusses the unique direction the center took for the 2016 class, and e

Kelly Carlin

Mar 23rd, 2016 1h 19m

Kelly Carlin is a writer, actress, producer, and host of the podcast Waking from the American Dream. On March 19th, she sat down with Keeva to discuss her new book (and life's mysteries), A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up With George.

Larry Flynt and Jerry Falwell Debate

Feb 16th, 2016 1h 20m

In 1997, the TJ Center brought Larry Flynt (publisher of Hustler Magazine) and Jerry Falwell (founder of Liberty University) together to debate free speech issues and to discuss their famous 1988 Supreme Court Case, Hustler Magazine v. Falwell.

Interview with Oliver Hill

Feb 7th, 2016 1h 25m

Oliver Hill was a renowned civil rights attorney from Richmond, Virginia. His work in the 1950's and 60's changed the landscape of the civil rights movement for years to come. In February of 2000, the 93 year old Hill sat down with former Direc

Extended Trailer

Jan 11th, 2016 25m 54s

This episode includes an extended trailer for Muzzled.

Full Interview with Margie Phelps

Jan 11th, 2016 1h 16m

This episode includes the full length interview with Margie Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church.

Margie Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church

Jan 11th, 2016 20m 59s

In 2011, Margie Phelps of Westboro Baptist Church presented arguments in Snyder v. Phelps, an infamous first amendment case. This episode tells the story of the Thomas Jefferson Center's involvement with the case, told from the perspective of t