Tommy Robinson: UK Activist Banned, Sued, Jailed. Should Offensive Speech Be Free? – Ask Dr. Drew

Tommy Robinson has been banned by almost every major social media platform on Earth, and even many right-wing leaders have disavowed his alleged ’anti-immigrant’ activism. Should free speech be defended even when it’s offensive? ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: 」•• Tommy Robinson – the controversial UK activist and English Defense League founder – has been the subject of countless lawsuits and protests against his alleged anti-Islam and anti-immigration speeches. Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley Lennon, has a criminal record of convictions for assault, falsifying documents, mortgage fraud, and stalking. In June 2024, Robinson was arrested again in Canada. Follow him at Dr. Harvey Risch is Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology at Yale. He provided testimony to the US Senate regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and has spoken widely about his opposition to masking, vaccine mandates, and the reliability of PCR tests – along with his research on COVID prevention and treatment with existing drugs. Follow him at Jennifer Sey is an author, filmmaker, business executive, and retired artistic gymnast. Jennifer began working at Levi Strauss & Co. in 1999, rising to Chief Marketing Officer and then Global Brand President. In January 2022, she was asked to resign because of her public opposition to the extended closure of San Francisco’s public schools. Previously, Jennifer Sey was the 1986 USA Gymnastics National Champion, and a 7-time member of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Sey’s first memoir, “Chalked Up,“ was released in 2008. She also produced the 2020 Emmy award-winning documentary film, “Athlete A.“ Follow her at and find more at 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew’s favorite products at • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn’s proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at • PALEOVALLEY - “Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at or the special 30 sticks for $36 deal at • TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking this patented, healthy-aging supplement to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at 「 GEAR PARTNERS 」 • NANLITE Lights • BLUE Microphones • ELGATO Controllers 「 AFFILIATES 」 Some of the links from this show are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases – at no cost to you. 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that vaccines are safe & effective. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on medical issues. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician before making health decisions. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation () and Susan Pinsky (). 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He’s known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at