Recessional
The Death of Free Speech and the Cost of a Free Lunch
A collection of essays by the playwright and screenwriter examining contemporary American culture, politics, and media. Mamet critiques what he sees as the decline of free speech and the erosion of personal responsibility, often through a contrarian lens.
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Mentioned 1× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 1 episode, most recently on Apr 5, 2022.
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