Tyler Coward

Tyler Coward, lead counsel for government affairs at FIRE, dives into the contentious landscape of free speech on campuses. He highlights the impact of government funding on academic freedom and explores conflicts like the Trump-Harvard clashes. Discussions also cover the self-censorship faced by conservative students and the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings. The conversation extends internationally, addressing how UK universities navigate financial pressures from foreign students and funding, raising important questions about research integrity and institutional independence.