Episode 30: Dr Kierstead on ancient Greek values of free speech and diversity of thought at our universities

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In this episode of the Free Speech Coalition podcast, Patrick Corish interviews Victoria University of Wellington Senior Lecturer of Classical Studies James Kierstead. Dr Kierstead gives a unique perspective on free speech in ancient Greece and talks about his research work on diversity of thought in academia. They also tackle the question classical students often wonder: was Socrates an assh*le? Support the show (https://www.freespeechcoalition.nz/donate)