Explain It to Me Why we can’t stop talking about Harvard
Jan 10, 2024
The podcast discusses recent controversies surrounding Harvard and elite universities, including a congressional hearing on anti-Semitism and plagiarism claims. They also explore challenges faced by higher education, attacks on diversity and inclusion, the misinterpretation of DEI, the push for conservative ideas, and the relationship between schools and students. Additionally, they address the difficulties universities face in expanding capacity and funding.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Assault on Higher Education
01:53 • 6min
Misinterpretation and Simplification of DEI
07:48 • 8min
Misconceptions About Higher Education and the Push for Conservative Ideas
15:28 • 5min
The Relationship Between Schools and Students
20:20 • 16min
Challenges in Expanding University Capacity and Funding
35:51 • 3min