Topic: Campus Free Speech

7 chapters across the catalog

Illegal Chants
Episode 1655 7:59 - 9:19

1655: Illegal Chants

Campus Antisemitism Claims, Media Polarization

A debate emerges regarding the scale of antisemitism and the intimidation of Jewish students on American college campuses. Claims are made that right-wing media may be overstating certain incidents, while the hosts report receiving conflicting "flak" from both pro-Zionist and anti-Zionist listeners regarding their coverage of international control and influence.

Accelerationism
Episode 1121 1:55:04 - 1:59:43

1121: Accelerationism

Breitbart Interview, Trump Military Support Controversy

A Breitbart interview with Donald Trump is analyzed after CNN interpreted his comments about the support of police, military, and "Bikers for Trump" as a threat of violence. The hosts argue Trump was actually discussing the restraint shown by the right in the face of left-wing campus violence and investigations. They criticize the media for conflating these remarks with past statements to create a "dictator" narrative.

Shark Hole
Episode 1086 55:03 - 58:29

1086: Shark Hole

Dinesh D'Souza Lecture, Campus Confrontation

A confrontation occurred at a university where a protester berated an individual attempting to attend a lecture by Dinesh D'Souza. The protester used aggressive language regarding "entitled white" people and institutional racism, sexism, and homophobia. The incident highlights the extreme polarization and emotional volatility currently present in political discourse on American college campuses.

Skin Folk
Episode 990 54:35 - 56:15

990: Skin Folk

Tennessee State University, Sexual Harassment Policy, Suggestive Whistling

Tennessee State University implemented a strict new policy where suggestive whistling, obscene gestures, or joking about sex can lead to expulsion or termination. The hosts mock the severity of the rules, suggesting they are overly broad and could lead to absurd disciplinary actions. The discussion touches on the trend of hyper-regulation of social behavior on college campuses.

Sandy Super Strong
Episode 960 2:52:15 - 2:54:39

960: Sandy Super Strong

University of Nebraska, Free Speech Zone Confrontation

A video surfaced of a University of Nebraska employee confronting students for distributing political material outside of a designated "free speech zone." The official claimed the students were spreading "propaganda" and required a reservation to use the specific campus plaza for their table.

His Name is Nimrod
Episode 953 41:00 - 43:28

953: His Name is Nimrod

Brett Weinstein, Evergreen State College, Campus Protests

Biology professor Brett Weinstein is pursuing a $4 million lawsuit against Evergreen State College following racially charged protests on campus. Weinstein was targeted after refusing to participate in a "Day of Absence" where white faculty were encouraged to leave. He alleges the college failed to protect staff and fostered a hostile environment where protesters searched cars for him and barricaded administrators.

Jiggabits
Episode 945 2:04:22 - 2:11:27

945: Jiggabits

Campus Violence, Language as Violence Theory

Professor Matt Manuel testified before a Senate committee regarding the rise of violence on college campuses like Evergreen and Berkeley. He argued that millennial students increasingly view offensive language as a form of physical violence, which they then use to justify physical "self-defense" against speakers they disagree with.