Topic: College Campuses

3 chapters across the catalog

Vaxxhole
Episode 1333 50:26 - 52:08

1333: Vaxxhole

Rutgers University, Mandatory Student Vaccinations

Rutgers University in New Jersey has become the first major US college to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students returning to campus in the fall of 2021. While students are required to be vaccinated, faculty are currently exempt due to legal complexities regarding products authorized under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

Produce & Pipelines
Episode 814 2:40:45 - 2:43:31

814: Produce & Pipelines

President Obama Scolds College Students on Free Speech

President Obama told a group of millennials that college students should not be "coddled" or protected from different points of view. He argued that students should engage in arguments with speakers they disagree with rather than silencing them, a statement that reportedly met with silence from the audience.

About Face!
Episode 729 2:23:20 - 2:28:09

729: About Face!

Jerry Seinfeld, Political Correctness in Comedy

Jerry Seinfeld stated that he no longer performs on college campuses because younger audiences are "too PC" and quick to label jokes as racist or sexist. He argued that this "creepy PC thing" is stifling the boundary-pushing nature of comedy. Seinfeld's comments echo those of other comedians like Bill Maher, who have criticized millennials for lacking a sense of humor regarding sensitive topics.