This week's episode is a follow up with the authors of an article covered in a previous Dissidents podcast (S4, E15) about grade inflation and university faculty ideology. Mark Horowitz and Anthony Haynor generously offered to share their insights, clarifications, and elaborations based on years of research on this topic. We discuss historical trends toward left wing ideology and the impact on research, censorship, and the quality of education. Mark and Anthony call for the best and brightest to focus their energies on ensuring higher education retains its core purpose and values.

Podcast notes:

The Hyperpoliticization of Higher Ed: Trends in Faculty Political Ideology, 1969–Present

Are Social Scientists Any Less Biased Than the Rest of Us?

Horowitz, M., Haynor, A. L., & Kickham, K. (2023). “Undeserved” Grades or “Underserved” Students? Faculty Anxieties and Eroding Standards in the Corporate University. Higher Education Politics & Economics, 9(1), 43–84

S4 E15 | Grade 'A' Hypocrisy: Faculty Politics and Eroding University Standards: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-e15-grade-a-hypocrisy-faculty-politics-and/id1537516628?i=1000656598690

S4 E19 | Making (Up) the Grade: A Call for Educators to Openly Address Eroding Standards