Best 20 Freedom of the Press Podcasts in the US

Lawyer, blogger and free-speech crusader Ron Coleman and his guests discuss the future of free expression, thought and worship in our interconnected world.  Tune in for the unique light Ron and his guests shine on social media, the culture wars, politics and government everyone should be wrestling with.Ron practices business and civil rights litigation and is best known for representing Simon Tam and his band the Slants in the U.S. Supreme Court's famous First Amendment case, Matal v. Tam. He represents individuals, businesses and certain Presidents of the United States. more

Let The Record Show is a U.S. history podcast that looks back on legal precedent to make sense of our ever-evolving future. On every episode we explore the people, places and stories behind major court cases that shape how we live our lives today. more

On the Media is a weekly show that uses the media as a lens to understand our world. On the Media listeners say the show is an essential companion, helping them survive the firehose of media coming at them 24/7. Hosted by Brooke Gladstone and Micah Loewinger, the show does not do 'hot takes', instead offering listeners context, historical parallels, media analysis and often a much appreciated deep exhale. On the Media hosts have an eye on the nuances and details regularly missed by other outlets which helps listeners understand where they should be paying attention (and what they can afford to ignore). Our media diets have untruths woven in, and inconvenient truths left out. These are the bits explored every week at On the Media. more

The Free Thought Project is an alternative media platform that has reached millions through the years with our articles and social media pages. We offer a perspective outside of the left right paradigm that values peace, freedom and truth. more

CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week's major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting). more

CounterSpin, the weekly radio program of the media watch group FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting), provides a critical examination of the major stories every week, and exposes what the mainstream media might have missed in their own coverage. CounterSpin exposes and highlights biased and inaccurate news; censored stories; sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia and ableism in the news; the power of corporate influence; gaffes and goofs by leading TV pundits; TV news' narrow political spectrum; attacks on free speech; and more. more

The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that airs Fridays from 1-2 P.M. Pacific time on KPFA Pacifica Radio. The program is an extension of the work Project Censored began in 1976 celebrating independent journalism while fighting media censorship and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on The News That Didn't Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. more

Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. more

The Kicker is a podcast on the media and the world today. It comes out twice a month, hosted by Megan Greenwell and produced by Amanda Darrach for the Columbia Journalism Review . It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube . more

Presented by the Institute for Free SpeechThe Free Speech Arguments Podcast brings you oral arguments from important First Amendment free political speech cases across the country. more

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So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast takes an uncensored look at the world of free expression through the law, philosophy, and stories that define your right to free speech. Hosted by FIRE's Nico Perrino. New episodes post every other week. more

Tech Talks are a podcast imagined and created by the folks over at the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT). We're a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization that fights to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital revolution. We work to promote democratic values by shaping technology policy and architecture, with a focus on equity and justice. #techtalkcdt Support CDT's work with a donation: https://cdt.org/techtalk/ more

We are Project Censored and after 40 years of creating an annual book showcasing media censorship we are bringing the fight to your ears and eyes. The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that discusses independent journalism, media censorship, deconstructing propaganda, and supporting a truly free press. The program focuses on 'The News That Didn't Make the News' and each week we conduct in depth interviews with guests and offer hard hitting commentary and analysis on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The views and opinions expressed on this program/podcast are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Project Censored. This broadcast is intended for educational purposes as part of our mission to promote critical media literacy, independent journalism, and democratic engagement. We aim to foster thoughtful dialogue and encourage listeners to think critically about the information they receive from all media sources. Project Censored is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. more

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is Oxford University's international research centre in the comparative study of news media. more

Join FBI whistleblower Jane Turner every other week as she talks with a whistleblower about their life experiences, what led them to blow the whistle, and their lives after their courageous and brave actions. In each episode, Turner will discuss in depth each individual's choice to become a whistleblower in their respective fields and the fallout that occurred. Questions? Reach Whistleblower Network News at ****@whistleblowernews.com.  more

Welcome to Media Freedom in a Changing World, a podcast produced by the Center for International Media Law and Policy Studies in The Media School at Indiana University, Bloomington. The podcast features experts who will discuss issues related to the intersection of media freedom and the digital age.Special thanks to producer Tanka Dhakal. more

I'm trying to discuss hot button topics in a reasonable manner. I'm also trying to figure out first principles and how we come by them and decide which are best. I'm speaking with academics, authors, journalists and activists in hopes of trying to find answers. more

FMC Fast Chat features notables in news, media and business for media-savvy conversations that are real, powerful and relevant. We take you inside the news so you can be in the know in 30 minutes. Hosted by Fair Media Council CEO & Executive Director Jaci Clement. This is the award-winning podcast of the Fair Media Council. more

'The Bully's Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment ,' a weekly podcast from the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, follows the Trump administration's assault on the freedoms of speech and the press and features the people, communities, and institutions that are fighting back. Hosted by legal journalist Cristian Farias and advocates from the Knight Institute, each episode explores a major First Amendment story in the news and features the people most affected. more