The Institute for Governance and Civics and the Office of Public Policy Events are joining together to host Charles C.W. Cooke and Professor Alexander Tsesis in a discussion of the "Tension Between Free Speech and Efforts to Stop ‘Misinformation’" for an upcoming episode of the Charles CW Cooke Podcast.

The debate is open to the public and will include a question-and-answer session. In person attendance at the debate is encouraged. The debate will also be livestreamed via Zoom Webinar. The livestream link is Tension Between Free Speech and Efforts to Stop ‘Misinformation’

Charles C.W. Cooke is a British-American journalist and the Senior Writer at National Review, where he provides commentary on U.S. conservatism and constitutionalism. He hosts the Charles C.W. Cooke Podcast and has authored The Conservatarian Manifesto, which examines a blend of libertarian and conservative thought. His work appears regularly in major publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times. Known for his rigorous and thoughtful analysis, Cooke became a U.S. citizen in 2018 and resides in Florida, where he focuses on issues of free speech, governance and civic liberties.

Alexander Tsesis holds the D’Alemberte Chair in Constitutional Law at Florida State University and serves as the general editor for major legal series, including the Cambridge Studies on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. His research covers constitutional reconstruction, civil rights, free speech theory and legal interpretation. Tsesis has published influential books and articles exploring how constitutional rights evolve within legal and historical contexts. As a professor, he is dedicated to guiding future lawyers and scholars through complex constitutional issues, including the tension between freedom of expression and the regulation of misinformation.

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