2 chapters across the catalog
Bill Maher Panel on Punching Nazis, First Amendment Rights
A panel on Bill Maher's HBO show debated the morality of punching neo-Nazis, with John Heilman arguing that certain symbols justify a violent response. The hosts critique this stance, emphasizing that the First Amendment protects even odious speech unless it directly incites immediate violence.
Game Change Book and Palin's 2008 Debate Prep
The book Game Change by John Heilman and Mark Halperin reveals behind-the-scenes details of the 2008 McCain-Palin campaign. Campaign strategist Steve Schmidt describes Sarah Palin's struggle during debate prep, specifically her habit of calling Joe Biden "O'Biden." The strategy to ask "Can I call you Joe?" was reportedly a tactic to prevent her from mispronouncing his name on national television.
