The government has more power over campus speech than you think

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Texas Tech University was given an F for free speech on campus by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Greg Lukianoff, the president and CEO of FIRE, explains why universities like Texas Tech are struggling with free speech — and the role the government plays in it. Listen to the full episode of Today, Explained wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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