The chapter delves into the ongoing protests at Columbia University over Israel's war on Gaza, leading to non-affiliates needing ID cards for access. It covers testimonies before Congress regarding restoring order, demands for divestment, and clashes with the NYPD. The chapter also explores safety concerns, suspensions, and the complexities of activism and student safety on and off-campus.
Daily Spectator news editor Sarah Huddleston reports on the protests at her university. AAUP President Irene Mulvey explains the stakes for campus free speech.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Anouck Dussaud, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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