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The Battle For Free Speech

Marc Steiner, Michael Fox

Booking Overview

An interview-led documentary series examining free speech, censorship, disinformation, technology, and political power, with external guests typically drawn from academia, journalism, civil-liberties advocacy, and international press organizations. Credible pitches include constitutional and technology-law scholars, investigative journalists, press-freedom advocates, disinformation researchers, and authors with substantive expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need strong subject-matter credentials and public relevance.

Metrics

Episodes: 13

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

radio@therealnews.com

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Host

Marc Steiner - Longtime community organizer, activist, journalist, and host of The Marc Steiner Show.

Michael Fox - Journalist and host of the podcasts Under the Shadow and Stories of Resistance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University scholars, legal experts, journalists, press-freedom advocates, civil-rights leaders, and authors with established expertise in free speech, disinformation, technology, or democratic institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on free speech, law, history, or civil rights, University professorships or senior leadership at advocacy organizations, Leadership roles in international journalism or press-freedom organizations, Substantial professional experience reporting on political and social issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Artur Romeu - Brazil’s Fight Against Disinformation And The Political Use Of Free-speech Rhetoric.

Mary Anne Franks - The History And Contemporary Challenges Of Free Speech, Including Approaches That Extend Beyond The First Amendment.

Fara Dabhoiwala - The Origins And Historical Development Of Free Speech In The United States And Differences Between American And International Approaches.

Recent Topics

Politics, Free Speech, Disinformation, Journalism, Civil Liberties

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Battle For Free Speech
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The Battle over Free Speech in Brazil: With Artur Romeu | Bonus 3

September 18, 2026

This is a particularly important episode, coming just two weeks ahead of the 1st round of high stakes presidential elections in Brazil.Host Michael Fox speaks with Artur Romeu. He’s a Brazilian journalist and the Latin American Director for Latin America of the international NGO Reporters Without Borders. They spoke ahead of Episode 6 of The Battle for Free Speech, about Brazil’s fight against disinformation. He has an important analysis, which helps to deconstruct how Trump, Silicon Valley a...

Fearless Speech: With Mary Anne Franks | Bonus 2

September 11, 2026

Today, host Michael Fox speaks with Mary Anne Franks.She is a professor of Intellectual Property, Technology, and Civil Rights Law at George Washington University and the President of the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative. She is also the author of the book Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment,which was published in 2024, by Bold Type Books.She has an incredible analysis about free speech historically and today — the challenges and how we need to try to understand free speech b...

What is Free Speech? With Fara Dabhoiwala | Bonus 1

September 03, 2026

This is the first bonus episode of The Battle for Free Speech. Today, host Michael Fox speaks with Fara Dabhoiwala. He is a professor of History at Princeton University. And he’s the author of the book, What is Free Speech? The History of a Dangerous Idea. That book was published in 2025 by Penguin Random House and Harvard University Press. His book, in many ways, challenges the status quo about our understanding of free speech.Professor Dabhoiwala has a wealth of knowledge on the subject of ...

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How do I get in touch with The Battle For Free Speech?

The Battle For Free Speech is hosted by Marc Steiner and Michael Fox. Its publicly listed email is radio@therealnews.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Battle For Free Speech?

The publicly listed email for The Battle For Free Speech: radio@therealnews.com.

How many listeners does The Battle For Free Speech have?

Podseeker estimates The Battle For Free Speech reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Battle For Free Speech?

The Battle For Free Speech typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: University scholars, legal experts, journalists, press-freedom advocates, civil-rights leaders, and authors with established expertise in free speech, disinformation, technology, or democratic institutions. Common among recent guests: Published books on free speech, law, history, or civil rights; University professorships or senior leadership at advocacy organizations; Leadership roles in international journalism or press-freedom organizations. Recent guests include Artur Romeu, Mary Anne Franks, and Fara Dabhoiwala.

How hard is it to get booked on The Battle For Free Speech?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Battle For Free Speech cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Free Speech, Disinformation, Journalism, and Civil Liberties. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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