Fired Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah on free speech

"The Washington Post fired Attiah in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over one of her social media posts. It was written in the aftermath of the assassination of American right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Attiah, who'd been with The Washington Post for more than a decade, is contesting the decision, calling it unjust. She explains how she found out she lost her job, the state of free speech in the US and why she says everyone should be concerned about today's political climate."

"In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah. Attiah, who'd been with The Washington Post for more than a decade, is contesting the decision, calling it unjust. She explains how she found out she lost her job, the state of free speech in the US and why she says everyone should be concerned about today's political climate. Natasha Ghoneim is a senior correspondent."

Karen Attiah was fired by The Washington Post in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over a social media post made after the assassination of American right‑wing influencer Charlie Kirk. She had worked at The Washington Post for more than a decade and is contesting the firing as unjust. She describes how she learned she lost her job. She discusses the state of free speech in the United States and argues that everyone should be concerned about the current political climate. Natasha Ghoneim is a senior correspondent.

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