When Free Speech Isn’t Free

In this episode of “Shrink This!,” Lisa is joined by actress Roberta Wallach from the play, “The People Versus Lenny Bruce” (off-Broadway, 5/7-6/28, @LennyBrucePlay ) to talk about what “freedom of speech” actually means—onstage, online, and in your everyday life. The two get into why saying whatever you want doesn’t mean you won’t face consequences, how comedy has always pushed the envelope (and sometimes torn it open), and why intention vs. impact is where things can get messy. With Celia, they tackle listener questions about using offensive language in group chats, whether your parents get a free pass to be outdated, and if calling your mother-in-law the c-word is ever worth it (spoiler: probably not!). If you’ve ever wondered where the line actually is—or if there even IS a line—this episode breaks down the difference between being honest, being funny, and just being an asshole.
Buy tickets to “The People Versus Lenny Bruce” here, and follow along on Instagram @LennyBrucePlay!

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