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The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 1868 - Oh, To Be A Black Harvard President

Dec 13, 2023
The podcast dives into the fallout from Harvard's president's testimony, scrutinizing allegations of bias and cover-ups. It questions the implications of diversity initiatives on leadership accountability, particularly regarding underqualified candidates. Racial disparities in Harvard admissions are analyzed, highlighting SAT score variations. The discussion extends to U.S. foreign policy, critiquing aid strategies for Ukraine and contrasting responses to conflicts in Israel. Lastly, the economic landscape and inflation rates are examined in light of the upcoming electoral race.
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Quick takeaways

  • Harvard's defense of Claudine Gay amidst plagiarism allegations raises concerns about academic integrity and tenure standards.
  • The DEI philosophy at Harvard prioritizes race over meritocracy, posing questions about fairness and lower standards for certain groups in admissions.

Deep dives

Harvard President Facing Plagiarism Allegations

Harvard President Cloudy and Gay is facing allegations of plagiarism in her PhD dissertation and other published papers. Multiple professors have come forward, claiming that their work was plagiarized by Gay. These allegations have raised questions about Harvard's academic integrity and the standards for tenure. Despite the evidence, Harvard's board has defended Gay and tried to cover up the investigation into the plagiarism allegations.

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