Katie J.M. Baker

Katie J.M. Baker, a national investigative correspondent for The New York Times, dives into Project Esther, a controversial initiative aimed at combating antisemitism, but critics argue it targets pro-Palestinian activism. The discussion highlights the political maneuvering by Republican lawmakers during a congressional hearing and the implications for free speech on campuses. Baker explores how this plan reflects a troubling shift in discourse and the chilling effects it may have on student activists and broader progressive movements.