The viral clip of Harvard President Dr. Claudine Gay - unable to condemn those on campus calling for genocide - has kicked off a wider debate about academic freedom and double standards.
The president of University of Pennsylvania - who offered similar responses - has now resigned.
On today’s episode we talk to Columbia Professor of History Simon Sharma about campus culture war and how it’s affecting wider party politics.
Editor: Gabriel Radus
Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell
Video Production: Shane Fennelly
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Stormy Daniels takes the stand against Donald Trump
Should a president be able to "assassinate" his political opponents?
Trump on trial... and should America arm its teachers?
How do you pick a jury for Donald Trump?
Why is David Cameron getting snubbed in America?
Could Florida’s new abortion ban actually help the Democrats win?
Trump to face criminal trial ... before the election
Is Donald Trump broke?
Is TikTok about to be banned in America?
Super Tuesday from inside Trump's Mar-a-Lago ballroom, and Haley quits the race
Live from Richmond, Virginia: Trump on the campaign trail
BONUS: Has the Supreme Court just saved Trump?
Why is Fox News fact-checking Trump?
Does Bernie Sanders think Joe Biden is too old?
Old men and corrupt tyrants: America's choice for 2024
A court rules Trump has no presidential immunity
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