This week on Term of Engagement, co-hosts Archon Fung and Stephen Richer explore and debate the boundaries of free speech, threats to it, and the impact on our democracy.
Over the past week, comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination have resulted in several employees being sanctioned or fired. Notably, ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel after he made comments on his late-night show; however, recent reports indicate his show is returning.
Is free speech in decline in the U.S.? Are firings and sanctions a breach of the First Amendment, or are private employers simply exercising their rights? This week on Terms of Engagement, Archon Fung and Stephen Richer will explore and debate the boundaries of free speech, threats to it, and the impact on our democracy.