Kit Parker
Lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve and Harvard professor of bioengineering who speaks about academic freedom, campus debates, and his perspectives as a conservative faculty member.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 49min
S2 - Episode 1: The Harvard Plan
Ryan Enos, a Harvard political scientist focusing on campus politics, discusses how faculty and students organized to resist administrative pressures. Kamila Naxerova, a genetics professor, shares her experiences with research funding disruptions amid political tensions. Kit Parker, a conservative professor, raises concerns about academic freedom and the impact of external pressures on university independence. Together, they navigate the complex landscape of academia during unprecedented political scrutiny.
Oct 31, 2025 • 49min
The Harvard Plan is Back. Episode 1: And So It Begins...
Ryan Enos, a political scientist at Harvard, shares insights on campus politics and the faculty's fight against government pressures. Genetics professor Kamila Naxerova highlights the impact of federal funding cuts on her cancer research lab. Kit Parker, a bioengineering professor and Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, discusses the challenges of academic freedom and the importance of conservative voices in campus debates. Together, they navigate the intricate dynamics between politics, funding, and educational integrity at Harvard.
Oct 29, 2025 • 51min
And so it begins...
Ryan Enos, a political scientist at Harvard, shares insights into the aftermath of Trump's inauguration and the initial campus reactions. Kamila Naxerova, a cancer researcher, discusses the halt in federal funding sabotaging her lab's work, while highlighting her immigrant journey. Kit Parker, a colonel and bioengineering professor, dives into the challenges of academic freedom in a conservative environment. Together, they paint a vivid picture of academia's turbulent landscape amid political pressures.
