'Defamacast’ and More: How American Defamation Law Works | Eugene Volokh and Jane Bambauer | Hoover Institution

Can you be sued for repeating a rumor—even if you don’t believe it? Is calling someone a “racist” protected speech? In this episode, Eugene Volokh and Jane Bambauer unpack the hidden rules of defamation law, from libel and slander to viral tweets and billion-dollar verdicts. It’s a deep dive into what you can say, what you can’t, and why the biggest legal battles often turn on the smallest details. Subscribe for the latest on free speech, censorship, social media, AI, and the evolving role of the First Amendment in today’s proverbial town square.