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Illiberal-arts degrees: Hungary’s universities seized

Apr 30, 2021
In this discussion, Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, digs into Hungary's sweeping university reforms under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, revealing alarming trends in academic freedom. He highlights the lack of EU response to democratic decline, raising questions about funding complicity. The talk also shifts to an exciting development in mental health: researchers are working on a blood test for depression that could transform diagnosis and treatment precision. Additionally, a heartfelt tribute to activist LaDonna Brave Bull Allard is featured.
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