Michael Roth: It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Trump
- Author
- Charlie Sykes
- Published
- Tue 18 Mar 2025
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/to-the-contrary/episodes/67d8c3b16b89322b9dd58cac
Charlie Sykes speaks with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, about the escalating attacks on higher education under Donald Trump’s administration. They discuss the administration’s sweeping funding cuts, threats to academic freedom, and the reluctance of university leaders to push back against government overreach. Roth offers a candid perspective on why he refuses to stay silent and what must happen to preserve the independence of American institutions.
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