On episode 27 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, Charles discovers to his delight that there is a congressional candidate named Calvin Ball, explains why he's not into martial arts, and chats with Toby Young, the founder of the Free Speech Union, about the state of free speech in the United Kingdom.
Is free speech more at risk in the U.K. or the U.S.? Should Britain adopt a First Amendment? How can it possibly be legal for the police to place "non-crimes" on Brits' criminal records? Why is Scotland so censorious? And is it getting better? On Episode 27, Charles talks to Toby Young about these questions and more.
He also discusses the delicious political candidacy of Calvin Ball (yes, really!), and answers a question about martial arts.
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