#15 - Is This the End of the U.S. Free Press? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

#15 - Is This the End of the U.S. Free Press?

from Case In Point · host Miniature

The award-winning journalist behind the podcast S-Town, Brian Reed, says a civil-rights era US Supreme Court decision that protects journalists is under threat.Brian tells the story of the landmark press freedom case of New York Times v. Sullivan (1964).What it made possible? And what happens to journalism in the US if it falls now?Guest: Brian Reed, host of Question Everything and S-TownCase: New York Times v. Sullivan (376 U.S. 254) (1964)Co-Hosts: Melissa Castan, Professor of Law, Monash University James PattisonBrian's podcasts:S-Town (Serial Productions / New York Times)The Trojan Horse Affair (Serial Productions / New York Times)Question Everything (Placement Theory)

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 10, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

#15 - Is This the End of the U.S. Free Press?

0:00 40:32

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Case In Point?

This episode is 40 minutes long.

When was this Case In Point episode published?

This episode was published on May 10, 2026.

Can I download this Case In Point episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!