Hillary Burns
The Boston Globe higher education reporter who appears as a co-interviewer and field reporter in the episode, contributing reporting on university reactions and campus visits.
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Dec 5, 2024 • 34min
A President on Trial
Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black president and a scholar of Black political participation, shares her experiences navigating the turbulent waters of campus protests and congressional scrutiny after her inauguration. Hillary Burns, a higher-education reporter, adds context on the viral student letter and backlash from alumni. The conversation highlights the challenges of leadership during cultural conflicts, Gay's congressional testimony, and the pressures from influential stakeholders at a time of heightened tensions in America.
Nov 15, 2025 • 52min
The Endless Frontier
May Mailman, a senior policy strategist from the Trump White House, discusses the administration's controversial higher education compact aimed at redefining university partnerships. Hillary Burns, a Boston Globe higher education reporter, contributes insights on university responses ranging from compliance to legal pushback. Key topics include Mailman's defense of governmental oversight on campuses, the impact of political pressure on academic freedom, and the ramifications of monitoring ideological diversity. The conversation reveals the tension between education and politics in today's landscape.
