Where’s the line between free speech and hate speech, and who gets to draw it? After years of cultural shouting matches, The Elephant asks the question at the core of it all.

Free-speech defenders say cancel culture is killing debate, while others argue some of this so-called “speech” is really just bullying with bigger words.

Joining Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell to break it down are filmmaker and actor Awa Puna, Free Speech Union and PILLAR’s Nathan Seiuli, Rights Aotearoa head Paul Thistoll, and Professor Simon Keller, co-author of Victoria University’s free-speech guidelines.

The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

Where&rsquo;s the line between free speech and hate speech, and who gets to draw it?&nbsp;After years of cultural shouting matches,&nbsp;The Elephant&nbsp;asks the question at the core of it all.
Free-speech defenders say cancel culture is killing debate, while others argue some of this so-called &ldquo;speech&rdquo; is really just bullying with bigger words.
Joining Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell to break it down are filmmaker and actor Awa Puna, Free Speech Union and PILLAR&rsquo;s Nathan Seiuli, Rights Aotearoa head Paul Thistoll, and Professor Simon Keller, co-author of Victoria University&rsquo;s free-speech guidelines.
The Elephant is made with support from NZ On Air

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero. 

Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary. 

To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or www.nzherald.co.nz

The Elephant is made with support from NZ on Air

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero.&nbsp; Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary.&nbsp;
To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz">www.nzherald.co.nz</a>
The Elephant is made with support from NZ on Air

Veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell tackle the tough questions we're too afraid to ask

The Elephant

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero. 

Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary. 

To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or www.nzherald.co.nz

The Elephant is New Zealand's boldest new podcast and video series, fearlessly tackling the tough topics we often avoid discussing in a world where the risk of causing offence or risking cancellation can stifle open kōrero.&nbsp; Hosted by veteran journalists Miriama Kamo and Mark Crysell, listen every week for diverse viewpoints, tough questions, open minded discussions and expert commentary.&nbsp;
To watch the video episodes, check out The Elephant on YouTube or <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz">www.nzherald.co.nz</a>

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