Media Law – Episode 3: Media Policy, Free Speech, and Citizenship

In this episode, we examine the intricate relationship between media policy, free speech, and the concept of citizenship. Guided by insights from the Routledge Handbook of Media Law, this discussion delves into how media policies shape and sometimes limit the rights to free expression and public discourse. We explore the role of media in fostering informed citizenship and democratic engagement while also addressing challenges like hate speech, propaganda, and fake news. By analyzing the delicate balance between safeguarding free speech and protecting public order, this episode provides a nuanced view of how media law shapes—and is shaped by—the democratic values it seeks to uphold.