Radio Free Campus
Welcome to Radio Free Campus, a show that brings you the major news, substantive interviews, and expert analysis from the front lines of campus freedom reform at America’s colleges and universities. Our goals are simple: to increase free expression, expand diversity of thought, and promote civil discourse on our nation’s college campuses. Whether you’re a trustee, an alum, an administrator, a faculty member, or a student, tune in to learn how you can take action to expand freedom at your school.
Brought to you by the Campus Freedom Initiative™ (CFI) at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), Radio Free Campus is hosted by Steven McGuire and Justin Garrison. Like, subscribe, and join us on Radio Free Campus.
Latest episodes
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Jul 17, 2025 • 1h 12min
Liberal Education on Life Support with guest Jennifer Frey
In this discussion, Jennifer Frey, a Philosophy Professor and former Dean of the Honors College at the University of Tulsa, dives into the challenges facing liberal education today. She addresses the dismantling of the honors college and its emotional toll on students and faculty. The conversation highlights the disconnect between administrators and the academic community, advocating for a renewed focus on the value of liberal arts. Frey also draws parallels to historical disasters, underscoring the need for greater accountability and diversity of thought in higher education.
Jun 27, 2025 • 59min
Supporting Heterodox Social Science with guest Eric Kaufmann
In this episode of Radio Free Campus, co-hosts Steve McGuire and Justin Garrison discuss Trump v. Harvard as well as . . . DEI for conservatives? Also in the episode, Steve and Justin welcome Eric Kaufmann of the University of Buckingham to discuss viewpoint diversity in higher education, as well as the need to support heterodox social science teaching and research. Finally, RFC announces its latest “Hero of the People” and “Apparatchik of the Month” awards. Radio Free Campus is offered by the Campus Freedom Initiative™ at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
May 27, 2025 • 1h 16min
The DEI Pipeline with guest John Sailer
In this episode of Radio Free Campus, co-hosts Steve McGuire and Justin Garrison discuss the amazing work done by the University of Michigan Board of Regents to improve campus freedom. They also talk about the most recent campus protests at Columbia University and beyond. They also welcome John D. Sailer of the Manhattan Institute to discuss the DEI pipeline in faculty hiring. Finally, Steve and Justin give their first “Hero of the People” and “Apparatchik of the Month” awards. No idea what that last bit means? Listen and find out! Radio Free Campus is offered by the Campus Freedom Initiative™ at the American Council of Trustees and Alumni.
