Episode 572 • • 1:36:21 - 1:40:10
572: Uptalking Dudes
Yahya Hassan, Danish Free Speech Controversy, Hate Speech Laws
Palestinian poet Yahya Hassan is under police protection in Denmark after being attacked by a radical for his criticisms of Islam. His book of poetry has become a massive bestseller, sparking a national debate on integration and freedom of expression. The segment compares the situation to the 2005 Danish cartoon controversy and the rising use of hate speech laws in Europe.