THE SHORT LIFE AND CURIOUS DEATH OF FREE SPEECH IN AMERICA

Narrator Korey Jackson masterfully conveys author Cose's passionate commitment to the cause of free speech in America. In an engaged and inquisitive tone, Jackson brings forth the 200-plus-year history of American free speech. He carries listeners through the quiet beginnings of this important right with its establishment in the Bill of Rights, its continuation with the incorporation of state and federal actions, and its current state amid debates on campaign finance reform and social media's responsibility for accuracy. While many provocative case histories are summarily mentioned, the brevity of these references may prompt some listeners to further inquiry. Jackson keeps listeners on track as he delivers Cose's critiques of the Trump administration, which are interspersed throughout this historical survey. M.J. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2020]