Jeffrey Sachs

In a revealing conversation, Jeffrey Sachs, a professor at Acadia University and expert on authoritarianism, delves into President Trump’s escalating fury at Harvard University. He discusses the administration's threats to limit foreign student admissions and how these actions could undermine free speech. Sachs highlights the chilling atmosphere within the GOP, exemplified by Senator Lisa Murkowski's admission of fear of retaliation. The talk explores the implications of these threats for higher education and the potential resilience of institutions facing authoritarian pressures.