Exploring the Tension Between Anti-Semitism and Academic Freedom on US College Campuses

The viral clip of Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay - unable to condemn those on campus calling for genocide - has kicked off a wider debate about academic freedom and double standards.

The president of University of Pennsylvania - who offered similar responses - has now resigned.

On today’s episode we talk to Columbia Professor of History Simon Sharma about campus culture war and how it’s affecting wider party politics.

Editor: Gabriel Radus

Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell

Video Production: Shane Fennelly

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