
Katherine Franke
A tenured professor at Columbia University, known for her expertise in gender and sexuality law, race discrimination, and legal philosophy. She has been involved in various controversies surrounding free speech and academic freedom.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 29min
As Trump Vows to Restore Free Speech, Harvard Just Assaulted It; Columbia Professor Forced Out Over Israel Criticisms
Katherine Franke, a tenured professor at Columbia University known for her expertise in gender and sexuality law, shares her experiences with the escalating censorship of pro-Palestine voices on college campuses. She discusses her own push-out due to criticisms of Israel and the broader implications for academic freedom and free speech. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding selective definitions of anti-Semitism and the challenges faced by educators in fostering open dialogue amidst a politically charged environment.

Oct 15, 2023 • 56min
October 15, 2023 - Steven Simon | Katherine Franke
Middle East expert Steven Simon and law professor Katherine Franke discuss Israel's strategy to defeat Hamas, the challenges of discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on college campuses, and the current political landscape in Israel. They emphasize the need for dialogue, acknowledge suffering on both sides, and call for support to the show.