Topic: University Professors

3 chapters across the catalog

Furternity
Episode 1063 2:31:16 - 2:32:52

1063: Furternity

Ted Kaczynski Quote on Political Correctness

A quote from the Unabomber's manifesto, "Industrial Society and its Future," is read to illustrate the origins of modern political correctness. The text argues that activists for "oppressed groups" often come from privileged backgrounds and that the movement's stronghold is among tenured university professors.

Grim Math
Episode 772 1:33 - 3:55

772: Grim Math

Academic Trigger Warnings, Social Justice and Emotional Coddling

University professors and middle school teachers are reportedly implementing content warnings on assignments to prevent student anxiety. The discussion characterizes these warnings as a "social justice warrior" phenomenon that goes beyond standard R-ratings or NSFW labels. The hosts argue that this practice represents the emotional coddling of the millennial generation.

Palin Teapot Party
Episode 172 47:57 - 52:14

172: Palin Teapot Party

Portland State University FBI Informant Incident, Professor Fired

A professor at Portland State University was fired after publicly identifying a 30-year-old student, Zach Bucharest, as an FBI informant during a class. The professor, who had experience with government informants in East Germany, accused the student of being a "honeypot" inciting illegal activity.