Comedy and the Constitution: The Legacy of Lenny Bruce, Special Presentations
Free-speech pioneer. Satirist. Cultural Icon. Comedian Lenny Bruce’s legacy was the focus of a two-day conference October 27-28, 2016 at Brandeis University. http://www.brandeis.edu/lenny-bruce Special Presentations Martin Garbus, attorney representing Lenny Bruce in 1964 New York obscenity trial Arlan Ettinger, president of Guernsey's William Karl Thomas, author of "Lenny Bruce: The Making of a Prophet" Susan Silver, television writer and radio personality Jeff Klepper, cantor and songwriter Moderated by Program Co-chair Steve Whitfield
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Comedy and the Constitution: The Legacy of Lenny Bruce, Closing Remarks
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James Baldwin v. William F. Buckley (1965) | Legendary Debate
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Lenny Bruce on the Steve Allen Show April 5, 1959
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LIVE: Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard graduation ceremony (full)
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How to Write Strikingly Well (Lee Child Interview)
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"You Dream of Someone This Dumb In The Front Row" | Jimmy Carr Crowd Work
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Firing Line with William F. Buckley Jr.: Enoch Powell and the British Crisis
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The Differences Between Ashkenazi & Sephardic Jews | Modi Stand Up Comedy
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What do tech pioneers think about the AI revolution? - The Engineers, BBC World Service
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Conan O’Brien Delivers the Commencement Address | Harvard Commencement 2026
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How liberals monetized trauma | Catherine Liu on Marx, Trump, and identity politics
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Jim Pranking Dwight for 12 Minutes Straight - The Office US
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Clara Mattei: capitalism is not natural - it’s enforced
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Comedy and the Constitution: The Legacy of Lenny Bruce, Keynote by Christie Hefner '74
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The French Do Not Care About Work
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Harold Bloom interview on "Hamlet" (2003)
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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
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Does Meritocracy Undermine Democracy? A Conversation with Michael Sandel
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Bob Newhart’s German Impression Is Incredible | Carson Tonight Show
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