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Tommy Robinson: UK Activist Banned, Sued, Jailed. Should Offensive Speech Be Free… Or Where Do We Draw The Line? w/ Dr. Harvey Risch & Jennifer Sey – Ask Dr. Drew

Tommy Robinson – the controversial UK activist and English Defense League founder – has been the subject of countless lawsuits and protests against his alleged anti-immigration speeches. Should free speech be defended even when it's offensive?
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Tommy Robinson has been banned by almost every major social media platform on Earth, and even many right-wing leaders have disavowed his activism. Should free speech be defended even when it’s offensive?

Tommy Robinson – the controversial UK activist and English Defense League founder – has been the subject of countless lawsuits and protests against his alleged anti-Islam and anti-immigration speeches. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has a criminal record of convictions for assault, falsifying documents, mortgage fraud, and stalking. In June 2024, Robinson was arrested again in Canada. Follow him at https://x.com/TRobinsonNewEra

Dr. Harvey Risch is Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology at Yale. He provided testimony to the US Senate regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and has spoken widely about his opposition to masking, vaccine mandates, and the reliability of PCR tests – along with his research on COVID prevention and treatment with existing drugs. Follow him at https://x.com/DrHarveyRisch

Jennifer Sey is an author, filmmaker, business executive, and retired artistic gymnast. Jennifer began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and then Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because of her public opposition to the extended closure of San Francisco’s public schools. Previously, Jennifer Sey was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Sey’s first memoir, “Chalked Up,” was released in 2008. She also produced the 2020 Emmy award-winning documentary film, “Athlete A.” Follow her at https://x.com/jennifersey and find more at https://SeyEverything.com

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Tommy Robinson: UK Activist Banned, Sued, Jailed. Should Offensive Speech Be Free… Or Where Do We Draw The Line? w/ Dr. Harvey Risch & Jennifer Sey – Ask Dr. Drew

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