Barry McDonald on the Supreme Court's Role in the Internet Age and its Impact on Free Speech

The Fourscore Project

In this episode of "The Fourscore Project," Roger Clark concludes his insightful discussion with Professor Barry McDonald from Pepperdine University, focusing on the evolving landscape of free speech in the age of the Internet. With the Supreme Court poised to hear significant cases in 2024 that could reshape the concept of free speech online, McDonald and Clark explore the implications of these potential rulings for democracy and public discourse. They delve into the complexities of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the debates surrounding social media platforms' rights versus users' rights, and the broader consequences of these issues for free speech in the digital age. The episode also touches on historical perspectives on judicial power and the role of the Supreme Court in shaping American democracy.