Richard Saller

Richard Saller, an American classicist and former interim president of Stanford University, joins the hosts to dive into the nuances of academic freedom. He tackles the hypocrisy in university policies that often stifle diverse viewpoints while professing to uphold free expression. The discussion highlights a recent statement from 562 university leaders advocating for academic independence amidst rising pressures. Saller also suggests ways to foster open dialogue in academia, emphasizing the need for universities to genuinely support all perspectives, even the unpopular ones.