This chapter begins with a poignant performance of 'Hungry Ghosts' and transitions into a critical discussion about the Trump administration's impact on free speech in academia, focusing on UC Berkeley's compliance with federal investigations into alleged anti-Semitism. It highlights the tension between safeguarding Jewish students and the suppression of political speech, particularly relating to Palestinian rights, while drawing historical parallels to McCarthyism. The chapter also addresses the troubling implications of government scrutiny on academic freedom, emphasizing the lack of transparency and the resultant fears for those accused.