On this edition of Protected Speech, a Black woman screams racial slurs at an Asian woman while at a Seattle gas station. Jonathan Choe followed up with the alleged aggressor to get her side of the story and that's when things get bonkers. Ravi Kapur breaks down Nishad Singh's role as a member of FTX's inner circle in what be one of the greatest corporate collapses ever witnessed. Choe highlights one of the last remaining small businesses surviving the chaos on Seattle's 3rd & Pike, Turco's Last Stand. And Ravi discusses his sitdown with author and academic Rajiv Malhotra, who has built a global following for his battles against the academic left and 'Breaking India' forces.

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"Protected Speech" features decorated veteran journalists Ravi Kapur and Jonathan Choe, who spotlight stories of local, national, and global significance each week. Part of the conversation centers around original reporting highlighting Asian hate incidents that continue to be underreported in mainstream media. Join us as we engage thought leaders and influencers from various industries, while illustrating raw realities through exclusive video.

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