The Brian Lehrer Show

Trump vs. Harvard

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Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

Impact of Federal Research Funding

  • Harvard's $2.2 billion federal funding largely supports critical scientific research like tuberculosis and ALS.
  • Cutting this funding threatens important medical progress unrelated to the anti-Semitism allegations.
ANECDOTE

Faculty Experience With Funding Cuts

  • Tim, a John Jay College faculty member, had his NEH grant cut amid broader cuts across institutions.
  • He supports Harvard's stance, emphasizing that universities must unite against politically motivated attacks.
ANECDOTE

Student Perspective on Funding Impact

  • Jason, a senior student, shares how research job cuts disrupt opportunities and create fear among international students.
  • He highlights the tense campus climate and anxiety about visas and future employment.
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