In this week’s show, we take a deep dive into freedom of speech. It’s been in the news States-side following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the temporary suspension of stand-up comedian Jimmy Kimmel. In France, free speech is seen as a fundamental freedom that dates back to the Revolution of 1789. It is often described as a “liberté surveillée” (a supervised freedom) because while it grants wide-ranging freedom it also sets strict legal limits. In France, freedom of expression is not absolute.