The Glenn Show Rajiv Sethi – The Trump-Led Upheaval at Columbia
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Mar 28, 2025 Rajiv Sethi, a Professor of Economics at Barnard College, shares insights on the impact of the Trump administration on higher education. He discusses how the crackdown on campus protests might have occurred independent of recent events. Sethi argues that test scores could bridge merit and diversity in admissions. The conversation also delves into Columbia's measures against antisemitism and the broader implications of free speech on campus, exploring the challenging dynamics between political pressure and academic freedom.
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Predicted Crisis
- Rajiv Sethi predicted the current crisis in higher education.
- He warned that declining public trust, if unaddressed, would lead to disaster.
Free Speech Hypocrisy
- Dorian Abbott's MIT lecture was canceled due to his views on affirmative action.
- This illustrates the hypocrisy surrounding free speech on campuses.
Premeditated Opposition
- The opposition to higher education and the inclination to take over institutions were formulated years ago.
- This predates the October 7th attacks and subsequent protests.
