Episode 21: "The Campus" in the American Imagination with Samuel Catlin

Samuel Catlin, a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University at Buffalo, dives into the American perception of college campuses and their stark differences from reality. He discusses how these spaces symbolize national anxieties and elite privilege while also reflecting deeper societal tensions. The conversation touches on the complexities of student activism, shifts in literary education, and the struggles educators face in addressing diverse student needs. Catlin argues that campuses are battlegrounds of liberal ideals and conservative fears, needing greater public support for education.