Samantha Barbas

Samantha Barbas is a professor of law at the University of Iowa, specializing in freedom of expression and media law. She has contributed to discussions on the growing concerns of censorship in the United States, particularly in the context of political pressures affecting the media landscape. Her insights reflect a critical analysis of the implications of regulatory pressures and the ownership of media outlets by individuals close to political power, highlighting the risks to independent journalism and free speech.