The Future of the 1st Amendment, Ariel Dorfman's New Novel, What Are the Ethics of Race and Representation?

Midday on WNYC | May 2, 2018

Former president of the ACLU Nadine Strossen discusses whether “hate speech” should remain “protected speech” under the U.S. Constitution. Award-winning Latin American writer Ariel Dorfman talks about his new novel Darwin's Ghosts. Artist Firelei Báez explains her exhibit “Firelei Báez: Joy Out of Fire,” along with Hallie Ringle, assistant curator at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Ijeoma Oluo and Rebecca Carroll discuss the ethics of race and representation in journalism.

This episode is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino.

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

The unlikely organizers: Even NYC luxury renters are starting tenant associations

Renters paying premium prices for New York City rentals are organizing with neighbors to get their money’s worth.

Gothamist |

Why New York Bagel and Pizza Recipes May Change

Julia Moskin talks about New York's proposed ban on potassium bromate, which is used in NY bagels and pizza.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

The U.F.C. President, Dana White, on Donald Trump: “He’s Not a Racist”

White discusses his relationship with the President, the upcoming match on the White House South Lawn, and why he thinks he’s above politics.

The New Yorker Radio Hour |

Episode 4 of American Emergency; The Movement to Kill FEMA

FEMA’s uncertain future. Plus, what happens when the next disaster strikes?

On the Media |