The pandemic and political divisions have revealed the cracks in this country and those who are falling through them. Along the fault lines of American society are truth and free speech. These two bedrocks of the nation’s civil discourse have been challenged, questioned and even battered like never before. We wanted to explore how speech and misinformation will play out in the future. CQ Roll Call’s Shawn Zeller speaks to Suzanne Nossel, PEN America CEO and author of “Dare to Speak.”

Show Notes:

• Don’t expect 2022 ratings soon
• Shipping networks prep for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
• Biden faces pressure on women’s health, LGBT issues
• House adopts defense conference report as veto threat looms
• White House offers $916B coronavirus relief plan with GOP backing