Charlie Eaton

In this discussion, Josh Moody, a reporter at Inside Higher Ed, and Charlie Eaton, an associate professor at UC Merced, tackle the tough topic of divesting from companies linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. They dissect student activism surrounding university endowments and the call for transparency in investments. Insights into the impact of financialization on higher education and the ethical implications of these investment strategies are explored. Their nuanced conversation brings to light the complexities facing universities as they navigate social justice and financial pressures.

Malcolm Harris, journalist and author of 'What's Left? Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis', joins economic sociologist Charlie Eaton for a deep dive into today's pressing global issues. They discuss the growing influence of hedge fund executives on university boards and its implications for governance. Harris outlines three innovative political paths to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for collective international strategies and public power to tackle environmental challenges and advocate for sustainable solutions.

Martha Heller discusses tech employment trends, Charlie Eaton delves into the rise of financiers in higher education, and Remi Guillemin previews an auction of rare watches. Topics include AI advancements in companies, challenges of AI adoption, academic activism, university endowment taxation, luxury watches auction preview, trending watch brands, market volatility, and growth prospects.