EP. 723: WHY IS ILLINOIS STATE GOING ON STRIKE? ft. ANDREW HARTMAN & NATHAN KAPOOR

Apr 4, 2025

Andrew Hartman, a history professor at Illinois State University, and Nathan Kapoor, an expert in the history of science and technology, dive deep into the faculty strike at their university. They discuss the impacts of austerity measures and neoliberal policies on education, emphasizing the transition from secure academic positions to adjunct labor. The conversation also touches on post-COVID challenges, the rise of AI in classrooms, and the critical need for collective action among faculty and students to ensure fair wages and working conditions.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Striking for Education: The Fight Against Neoliberalism

05:23 • 15min

Navigating Post-COVID Educational Challenges

20:19 • 5min

AI in Education: Challenges and Concerns

25:45 • 6min

Navigating Negotiations: The Illinois Teachers' Union Struggle

32:11 • 9min

Navigating Political Discourse and Higher Education

41:16 • 16min

Solidarity and Support for Union Efforts

57:26 • 2min