The Controversy over Anti-Semitism on American Campuses

The podcast episode discusses the recent controversy surrounding anti-Semitism on American university campuses. The focus is on the testimonies of three college presidents from Ivy League institutions who appeared before a congressional committee to address the issue. The questioning by Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik brought attention to their responses regarding the calling for genocide of Jews on campus. The presidents' cautious and context-dependent answers sparked outrage and led to calls for their resignation. The episode explores whether there is a double standard for Jewish students and the broader question of free speech on campuses.