Episode 1652 • • 1:10:12 - 1:14:32
1652: Ashkenormativity
Columbia University Antisemitism Hearing, USC Valedictorian Cancellation
Columbia University President Manoush Shafiq testified before the House Education Committee regarding the rise of antisemitic protests and faculty support for Hamas on campus. Simultaneously, the University of Southern California (USC) canceled a commencement speech by its pro-Palestinian valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, citing safety concerns over her social media activity. These events underscore the intense pressure on university administrators to balance free speech with student safety.