The chapter provides a detailed account of a police raid at a university, describing the dramatic scene of officers entering a building, arresting protesters, and the tense atmosphere on campus. It delves into the complex issues surrounding free speech at universities and the challenges of managing student protests while balancing speech regulations.
A dramatic overnight raid in New York City was just one sign that protests at American universities are set to continue—a clear historical echo in an already-fraught election year. We ask why a niche newspaper run by Japan’s communist party has so much influence (13:05). And a study of new books on loneliness reveals both the benefits and drawbacks of solitude (20:39).
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