Emily Bazelon

Emily Bazelon, a New York Times Opinion writer known for her insights on affirmative action, and Binyamin Appelbaum, who focuses on elite universities' societal impact, dive deep into university agreements with the Trump administration. They discuss how these deals affect academic freedom and student protests, raising alarms about governmental overreach. The conversation also touches on the delicate balance institutions must maintain between political pressures and educational integrity, especially amid shifting presidential policies.