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The Story Behind the Free Speech Organization Advertising Everywhere

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Published: October 15, 2023 by VPR Producer

Have you seen an advertisement or commercial for the group, FIRE? The acronym stands for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, but even after watching an ad, it can still be confusing to grasp what exactly this organization truly stands for. As the presidential cycle heats up, this kind of messaging is only going to grow more common over the next year, so we wanted to uncover what exactly FIRE stands for and why some people have mixed feelings on the nonpartisan nonprofit.


Guest Information:

  • Nico Perrino, executive vice president, FIRE
  • Steve Macek, professor, communication & media studies, North Central College.

Links for more info:

  • FIRE
  • X: @TheFIREorg
  • North Central College
  • U.S. Courts: What Does Free Speech Mean?
Program #: 23-42segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Economics and Finance| Education| Government and Politics| History| Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations| PoliticsGuests - Nico Perrino| Steve MacekInstitutions - FIRE| North Central CollegeHost - Marty PetersonProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Grace Galante| Jason Dickey
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