Censorship and Social Media

The First Amendment establishes freedom of speech, but this concept has been hotly debated in the online age. While social media has been integrated into daily life, questions remain about where to draw the line between free speech and hate speech on the internet. How is hate spread online? Do social media sites need to do more to protect users, or should they take a hands-off approach in favor of free speech? Guests include Stacey Dogan, professor at Boston University School of Law, and Niam Yaraghi, professor at the University of Connecticut School of Business.

Technology

Inside Boston delves into the ins and outs of Boston’s technology scene. From an Amazon expansion, to cooking robots, to the rise of startups, no subject is untouched. Watch our episode to see what the future of Boston’s tech scene looks like.

NBA Mid-Season Check-In

On this episode of Offsides, our analysts give us the rundown on everything NBA related–Jimmy Butler to the Sixers, a less than stellar start for the Celtics, and much more! And, just when you thought baseball season was over, our analysts will wrap up the end of this year’s MLB season and talk post-season awards.

NHL Season Update

A month into the regular season, our NHL analysts discuss who is off to a hot start and who needs the most help in the league so far. Our analysts will also take a look at how fantasy sports are being affected by the recent passage of sports betting laws as well as how fantasy sports are affecting sports journalism.

Voter Suppression

In the Season 20 premiere, On That Point explores the issue of voter suppression as the 2018 midterms quickly approach. How are barriers to voting changing our elections? What roadblocks exist for certain demographics, such as college students and millennials? Guests include Dr. Colin Brown, professor of political science at Northeastern University, and Nehemiah Dureus, a Boston University student and ambassador for TurboVote, an online voter registration program.

Midterm Elections

In this edition of Amber, we will cover topics related to the upcoming midterm election. First, we will look at a Boston-foundation working to get more women into politics. Later, we will see the latest updates of the US-China trade war and its relationship to the midterm election. At last, we will wrap up this edition with the visa battle in the Trump White House and its effects to international students.