OU Professor Warns of Free Speech Risks

mike33692
Sep 22
1 min read

former television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel

Free Speech Concerns Raised

OU journalism professor John Schmeltzer says free speech is increasingly under threat, pointing to the removal of Jimmy Kimmel from Late Night TV as an example of the risks of speaking out.

Students Warned to Be Careful

Schmeltzer says the political atmosphere has created an environment of threats and violence. He warns students to be cautious with what they post online or in text messages, stressing that “what you say can come with a very high price tag.”

Interview John Schmeltzer

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