Julian Raven: Free Speech, Art, and the Smithsonian Legal Battle
Inside the remarkable journey of a modern “Renaissance man” who turned rejection into a Supreme Court battle.
In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Julian Raven — British-born, Spanish-raised, American artist, entrepreneur, and First Amendment activist.
Raven’s story is as unique as his art: from missionary work to becoming a multidisciplinary artist, and from the pulpit to the courtroom. He became nationally known after his Trump portrait was rejected by the Smithsonian, launching an eight-year legal battle that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. His fight revealed deep questions about free speech, artistic freedom, and government accountability.
📚 Raven tells the full story in his book Odious and Cerberus: An American Immigrant’s Odyssey and His Free-Speech Legal War Against Smithsonian Corruption.
👉 Learn more at www.julianraven.com
🔥 Topics we cover:
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The Smithsonian legal battle that exposed systemic flaws
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How art and faith can inspire resilience
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What “free speech” really means in America today
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The intersection of politics, culture, and creativity
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Why Raven continues to fight for truth, liberty, and accountability
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