Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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The Founding Fathers wrote: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." At a time when press freedoms are under assault, our panelists share their insights on how they defend the First Amendment and where they see free expression headed.

Featured:

Daniela Abratt-Cohen, Partner, Thomas & LoCicero law firm, Fort Lauderdale office

Alberto Mora, former General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Navy

Willard Shepard, attorney, Gulf War U.S. Air Force fighter pilot; 6-time Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter and news anchor, NBC 6

Howard Wasserman, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law

Sanford J. Ungar (moderator), Director, The Free Speech Project, Georgetown University

Recorded April 8th, 2026

Photo source: Florida International University