Emma Green
Staff writer at The New Yorker who reported on the Trump administration's higher-education agenda and serves as the episode's primary interviewee and expert.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 29min
How the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a Target
Emma Green, a Staff writer at The New Yorker, dives into the Trump administration's aggressive approach toward higher education. She highlights the shift from subtle changes to a muscular enforcement strategy targeting elite institutions. The discussion includes insights from Mae Mailman about the conservative stance on academic freedom and federal funding. Green also addresses public dissatisfaction with university value, the push for cultural change, and the ideological imbalances in academia. The podcast sheds light on how federal power is being leveraged to reshape educational policies.
Sep 15, 2024 • 51min
The Return of Campus Protests and K-12 Curriculum Wars
Ravi chats with Emma Green, a journalist from The New Yorker specializing in education and social issues. They delve into the chaos at Columbia University, highlighting the impact of protests on staff like security guards. The discussion then shifts to the rise of classical education and its ideological implications in today's polarized climate. Emma also examines the challenges of K-12 curriculum debates, touching on community values and the future of public education amid shifting political landscapes.
