Hate Thy Neighbour Season 2 Episode 2

Ep 2. The Fight Over Free Speech

  • January 30, 2018
  • 6.3  (23)

The second episode of Hate Thy Neighbour season 2 is titled The Fight Over Free Speech. The episode explores the contentious issue of free speech, which has become an increasingly sensitive and divisive topic in recent years. With social media platforms and traditional media outlets giving everyone a voice, and with different groups having different opinions on the best way to exercise that voice, the lines between free speech, hate speech, and censorship have become blurred.

The episode follows British comedian and host of the show, Jamali Maddix, as he travels to the United States to investigate the issue of free speech. He meets various people on both sides of the debate, from alt-right activists who argue that free speech is being curtailed by those who are offended too easily, to college students who argue that hate speech has no place in society.

One of the key scenes in the episode takes place at the University of California, Berkeley, a campus that has become synonymous with the free speech debate. Maddix meets with members of the Berkeley College Republicans, who are planning to host a talk by Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversial figure who has been accused of hate speech. The event sparks protests from left-wing activists, who argue that Yiannopoulos' views are harmful and inflammatory. Maddix talks to both sides and tries to understand the arguments for and against free speech on campus.

Another important figure in the episode is Ethan Van Sciver, a comic book artist and YouTube personality who has become a lightning rod for controversy due to his conservative views and his support of the alt-right. Maddix visits Van Sciver at his home and discusses the issue of free speech with him. Van Sciver argues that censorship is becoming a serious threat to free expression, and Maddix challenges him on some of his more provocative statements.

Throughout the episode, Maddix asks some tough questions and doesn't shy away from challenging his interviewees. He also injects some humor into what could be a very dry and serious subject, which helps to keep the show engaging and entertaining. Ultimately, The Fight Over Free Speech is a nuanced exploration of a complex issue, and it doesn't offer any easy answers. Instead, it encourages viewers to think about what free speech means to them and how they believe it should be protected.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 30, 2018
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (23)