Research Funding and the Future of Higher Education
Duration: 57:09 | Recorded on March 9, 2025
S2E10 - The brothers engage in a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the Trump administration's rescinding of research grants to Columbia University due to alleged insufficient protection of Jewish students amidst protests. This sparks a debate on university finance, the role and potential dangers of federal funding in higher education, and differing perspectives on the perceived liberal bias and free speech issues on university campuses. They delve into the nature of research grants, challenging the notion of frivolous studies, and explore the…
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