Following the arrest of an Ohio man for making a parody account of his local police force, The Onion has filed an amicus brief arguing for the protected nature of satirical speech. NIU assistant law professor Evan Bernick joins Steve and Jane to talk about what the brief means, whether or not the court will hear the case, and the constitutional argument for protecting jokes, even if they're in bad taste.

Following the arrest of an Ohio man for making a parody account of his local police force, The Onion has filed an amicus brief arguing for the protected nature of satirical speech. NIU assistant law professor Evan Bernick joins Steve and Jane to talk about what the brief means, whether or not the court will hear the case, and the constitutional argument for protecting jokes, even if they're in bad taste.

Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what’s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.

Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what’s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.

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Steve Cochran rings the morning bell and gets your day started right. Featuring the best guests, the best interviews, and the best conversation, Steve Cochran is talking about what&rsquo;s happening in your world. Smart, informative and (occasionally) funny, The Steve Cochran Show cuts through all the noise and brings you real talk radio every weekday from 5:30-9am on 890 WLS.

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