Join Liberty Lens for a focused discussion on the escalating conflict between the Trump administration and Harvard University. Hosts Big John and Mike ter Maat explore the administration’s demands for policy changes at Harvard, accusations of anti-Semitism and liberal bias, and the threat to freeze $2 billion in federal funding. The episode examines Harvard’s defense of academic freedom, the impact on foreign student recruitment, and broader implications for university autonomy and ideological battles. Tune in for a libertarian perspective on this critical issue, brought to you by Grumblings Media.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Liberty Lens
01:16 Trump vs. Harvard Conflict Overview
03:11 Mike’s Stance on the Dispute
05:19 Federal Funding and Research Contracts
09:13 Anti-Semitism and Bias Allegations
11:29 Government Oversight Concerns
13:54 Anti-Christian Committee Mention
15:38 Columbia’s Strategy vs. Harvard’s Resistance
17:17 Libertarian Perspective on Education Funding
20:34 Faith and Public Policy Discussion
23:24 Guardrails of Constitutional Institutions
27:15 Concerns About Undermining Guardrails
30:42 Federal Reserve Independence
33:13 Foreign Student Visa Restrictions
36:59 Impact on U.S. Higher Education Brand
41:17 Populism and Anti-Intellectualism Debate
43:23 Harvard’s PR and Long-Term Strategy
