September 17, 2021

Langvardt, Faculty 101 delve into free speech on social media

Kyle Langvardt

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Listen: Faculty 101 with Kyle Langvardt

Social media is a driving force in our world and a place to express our opinions. But does freedom of speech exist on social media platforms? Kyle Langvardt is a First Amendment scholar and a member of the Nebraska Governance and Technology Center at the University of Nebraska College of Law. In this episode, Langvardt talks about the complex issues related to free speech and governance of social media, and why it’s important for students and universities to study them.

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