Alan Wald

In this engaging conversation, Alan Wald, Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan and a member of Jewish Voice for Peace, delves into the Trump administration's war on free speech in academia. He discusses the alarming rise of governmental crackdowns on protests criticizing Israeli policies, including the manipulation of antisemitism to silence dissent. Wald reflects on historical parallels, such as McCarthyism, and emphasizes the urgent need for open dialogue and academic freedom against authoritarian pressures.