Sonja R West
First Amendment scholar and Otis Brumby Distinguished Professor in First Amendment Law at the University of Georgia Law School; guest discussing press-clause threats and co-author/editor of The Future of Press Freedom.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 1h 15min
Trump’s Tariffs Overturned
RonNell Andersen Jones, a law professor focused on press freedom, and Sonja West, a First Amendment scholar, join Mark Joseph Stern, legal journalist and analyst. They unpack the Supreme Court striking down sweeping presidential tariffs and probe the shrinking protection for the press. Short, sharp conversations cover statutory limits on executive power and how attacks on journalism have shifted from words to regulatory and financial pressure.
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Dec 21, 2024 • 43min
Defamation Stations!
Join Margaret Sullivan, a leading media columnist and author, alongside Sonja R West, a First Amendment law expert, as they delve into the chilling effects of Donald Trump's defamation lawsuits on press freedom. They discuss ABC's $16 million settlement, the implications for journalism's integrity, and the increasing intimidation tactics faced by reporters today. With insights into the historical significance of landmark cases and evolving judicial perspectives, this conversation underscores the critical importance of supporting a free and robust press.
