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Where could the U.S. government restrict free speech?

By Ailsa Chang,

Brianna Scott, Patrick Jarenwattananon

Published September 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM EDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with University of Pennsylvania law professor Amanda Shanor about free speech protections in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

Brianna Scott

Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.

Patrick Jarenwattananon

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