EPISODE 36: HARVEY SILVERGLATE

The assault on freedom of speech is ramping up to levels not seen since the dark days of the McCarthy hearings when innocent people were forced to defend themselves against crimes manufactured by a fear mongering senator. Lists were made, people were accused and everyone was very careful about what they said, lest they be next. Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate Harvey Silverglate sees some current similarities and is worried about where America is headed.