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Amended! Liberty's Guide to the First Amendment

Amended! Liberty's Guide to the First Amendment

Written by: WashU and Voxtopica
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From Nazi marches to celebrity sex tapes to modern-day Satanists, Amended! unpacks the true stories that have shaped our modern understanding of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Professor, political commentator, and TV chef Liberty Vittert guides you through this deeply researched and thoroughly entertaining blend of interviews, narration, and archival audio that will leave you sharper and ready to win your next dinner table debate.


This educational and irreverent six-part series was produced by Voxtopica with the generous support of a grant from the Frick Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis.

© 2026 Washington University in St. Louis Social Sciences World
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  • Introducing Amended! Liberty's Guide to the First Amendment

    Introducing Amended! Liberty's Guide to the First Amendment
    Jan 17 2026

    Free Speech. Freedom of Religion. Freedom of the Press.

    You’ve probably heard these terms a thousand times or more. But what do these “freedoms” really mean?

    In this new series, Liberty Vittert, professor, political analyst, and TV chef, explores how Americans view and interpret the First Amendment, particularly at a time when what everyday people say and do is more publicly scrutinized than ever before.

    She'll examine how the First Amendment is interpreted, challenged, and defended in America today by tracing the history of each of the rights it enshrines, and examine the debates over what the government can and can’t say about religion, speak with experts about what the press can and can’t publish without fear of being sued, and help you understand when and why the government can and will limit your right to free speech.

    If you love politics, history, or current events, or if you just want a better understanding of all the rhetoric being tossed around on social media, in the news, and everywhere else, Amended is for you.

    Follow Amended! Liberty’s Guide to the First Amendment now!



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