Freedom of speech, although sorely tested in court, remains intact, legal experts contend. Americans are at liberty to speak their minds. But often they don’t—at least not at the office. 

Why not?

Google may have the answer.

Each week, The World and Everything in It features a “Culture Friday” segment, in which Executive Producer Nick Eicher discusses the latest cultural news with John Stonestreet, president of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Here is a summary of this week’s conversation.

On Friday, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law two bills which, as originally drafted and passed along party lines, represented serious threats to First Amendment liberties. Statewide protests forced legislators to amend the heavy-handed measures, but opponents still say the legislation represents unnecessary government infringement on constitutionally protected freedoms.

More athletes this week protested the national anthem, kneeling or raising a fist during the “Star Spangled Banner” to bring attention to racial injustice.

Each week, The World and Everything in It features a “Culture Friday” segment, in which Executive Producer Nick Eicher discusses the latest cultural news with John Stonestreet, president of the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Here is a summary of this week’s conversation.

In 2015, North Carolina State University reintroduced the renovated Talley Student Union as a place to share ideas and advocate for campus clubs. But administrators welcomed some beliefs more than others, according to campus ministry Grace Christian Life. The group sued, and finally convinced the school to alter its free speech policy last month.

Here’s a thought experiment. Which of the following statements would have the most powerful effect if spoken out loud?

“Ready, aim, fire!”

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. …”

“Your nose looks like a potato.”

“Trump 2016!”

“This action is about a great deal more than just bathrooms. This is about the dignity and respect we accord our fellow citizens. …”