Hank Reichman

Hank Reichman, a prominent academic freedom advocate and former Cal State East Bay professor, joins veteran journalist Robert Scheer to discuss the intense pressures on higher education today. They delve into how allegations of antisemitism are used to stifle dissent and address the similarities between contemporary attacks and McCarthyism. Reichman highlights the surging activism among faculty and students, the challenges posed by wealthy donors, and the vital role of academic freedom in preserving democratic ideals. Their conversation offers a hopeful perspective on defending liberal arts and nurturing intellectual inquiry.