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The testimony on antisemitism from college presidents.

Dec 12, 2023
29:15
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Former president of the University of Pennsylvania, Liz Magill, resigns over controversial remarks made during congressional testimony on antisemitism. The podcast discusses the response and pressure for resignations from college presidents. They also touch on the right's perspective, speculations on a potential Republican nominee if Trump is unable to run, and breakthroughs in memory improvement.
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  • The controversy surrounding the college presidents' testimony on antisemitism highlights the challenges of balancing free speech and campus safety.
  • The debate over the definition of hate speech and the need for clearer policies on addressing hate speech on college campuses.

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College presidents under fire

The presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania are facing criticism for their testimony on anti-Semitism before Congress. The controversy arose when questioned about whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated their school's codes of conduct. Harvard's president faced calls for resignation, while the president of the University of Pennsylvania stepped down amid backlash and a withdrawn $100 million donation.

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