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Stephen Grootes speaks to Brad Latilla-Campbell, Country Manager at Crimson Education about the growing number of South African students gaining admission to top US universities and the role Crimson Education is playing in that pipeline. As competition for places at Ivy League institutions intensifies globally, more high-performing local graduates are seeking structured guidance on applications, scholarships and positioning themselves for elite programmes. This platform works with ambitious students aiming for highly selective universities in the United States, helping them navigate admissions strategies, standardised testing, and funding pathways. The trend reflects both the globalisation of higher education and the increasing appetite among South African families to access world-class academic networks abroad. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kiwi student Arki Hunter has been accepted into New York's Columbia University in the early admissions round - with only 10-15% of students worldwide being accepted at that stage. Hunter co-founded '12oz', an AI platform tackling NZ's drug and alcohol issues which won her a Crimson Education scholarship and the Deloitte Individual of the Year award. Hunter plans to major in sociology and political science at Columbia. She joined Andrew Dickens to chat about her career goals, socially conscious businesses, and the brain drain. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this thorough conversation, I tell interviewer Andrew Akbashev everything I know about graduate admissions. My credentials are graduate admissions chair, associate dean for students, department chair, advisor to many successful applicants, and applicant myself. Please check out his YouTube channel here for a trove of information for young researchers, and PLEASE subscribe to his channel. This is better than payment to us content creators: http://www.youtube.com/@andrew_akbashevCheers,Darren

Brian and Layan examine the Trump plan for Gaza and the Palestinian response. They assess the impact of global movement on the future of the Israeli occupation project. They also discuss Trump's political ultimatum to US universities.This is a preview of a patrons-only episode. Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/TheSocialistProgram to hear the full episode, get access to all our patrons-only content, and help make this show possible.

(0:00) Introducing Dartmouth President Sian Beilock and Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons (1:14) The student loan burden (8:03) DEI at US universities (13:56) Administrative bloat (16:12) Trump vs the Ivy League, viewpoint diversity (21:56) Impact of K-12 education declining (25:13) Will AI learning kill higher education? (29:14) Rising unemployment among recent graduates (31:35) Role of endowments Thanks to our partners for making this happen! Solana - Solana is the high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications. Connect with investors, crypto founders, and entrepreneurs at Solana's global flagship event during Abu Dhabi Finance Week & F1: solana.com/breakpoint. https://solana.com/ OKX - The new way to build your crypto portfolio and use it in daily life. We call it the new money app. https://www.okx.com/ Google Cloud - The next generation of unicorns is building on Google Cloud's industry-leading, fully integrated AI stack: infrastructure, platform, models, agents, and data. https://cloud.google.com/ IREN - IREN AI Cloud, powered by NVIDIA GPUs, provides the scale, performance, and reliability to accelerate your AI journey. https://iren.com/ Oracle - Step into the future of enterprise productivity at Oracle AI Experience Live. https://www.oracle.com/ Circle - The America-based company behind USDC — a fully-reserved, enterprise-grade stablecoin at the core of the emerging internet financial system. https://www.circle.com/ BVNK - Building stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure that helps businesses send, store, and spend value instantly, anywhere in the world. https://www.bvnk.com/ Polymarket: https://www.polymarket.com/ Follow Sian: https://x.com/sianbeilock Follow Rich: https://x.com/richlyons Follow the besties: https://x.com/chamath https://x.com/Jason https://x.com/DavidSacks https://x.com/friedberg Follow on X: https://x.com/theallinpod Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theallinpod Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theallinpod Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allinpod Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://x.com/yung_spielburg

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Chinese students flood U.S. universities as debates intensify over visas, national security, and politics. Trump sparks controversy by suggesting 600,000 visas, later clarified as a two-year figure. Officials raise alarms about espionage, academic ties to the Chinese Communist Party, and trade deal negotiations. Immigration, education, and international tensions converge, leaving pressing questions about...

Stressed about entrance exams for studying in the USA? What if we told you you can apply without them?In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about:✅ Test-Optional vs Test-Blind admissions✅ Top US universities waiving SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS & TOEFL✅ How to strengthen your profile without test scores✅ What truly matters now: SOPs, LORs, GPA & work experience✅ Language test exemptions & holistic admissionsWhether you're applying for undergrad or postgrad programs, this episode is your ultimate guide to studying in the US exam-free. Let's help you turn stress into strategy!

The Trump administration regard many of the US's most prestigious universities as hotbeds of antisemitism and left-wing ideology. In addition to threatening to remove millions of dollars in funding the State Department has now issued a ban to American embassies around the world to stop holding student visa appointments. Social media vetting is also expected to be introduced for prospective students from abroad.Also on the programme: the V&A museum in London is giving the public the opportunity to choose which objects they want to see at the brand-new East Storehouse, a site that combines storage space with art exhibitions. And; about 2.5 billion people around the world are overweight. Weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy have made it easier for people to lose the extra kilos, but how safe are these drugs? Former commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Dr David Kessler, visits the studio to discuss our relationship with food.(Photo: A supporter with a sign reading 'We Love Our International Students,' arrives to a rally in support of the international student population at Harvard and other US Universities, outside the Science Center on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 27 May 2025. Credit: CJ GUNTHER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)

[NL volgt ENG] What effect will the censorship of so called ‘woke' words have for US Universities, and the academic world at large? Black, exclusion, bias, marginalized, sex. These are just a few words of a long list that the Trump administration would like to see disappear from public and academic discourse. This has major influence on many areas of research. Some studies are even losing their funding and have to be terminated. What are the consequences? Learn from political scientist Chris Nijhuis and neuroscientist Fleur Zeldenrust about the battle between Trump and US universities. Mind Your Words. Censorship at US Universities | Current Affairs Lecture with political scientist Chris Nijhuis and neuroscientist Fleur Zeldenrust | Wednesday 21 May 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 hrs | Lecture Hall Complex, Radboud University | Radboud Reflects and VOX Read the review: https://www.ru.nl/en/services/sport-culture-and-recreation/radboud-reflects/news/mind-your-words-censorship-at-us-universities-current-affairs-lecture-with-political-scientist-chris-nijhuis-and-neuroscientist-fleur-zeldenrust Never want to miss a podcast again? Subscribe to this channel! Also don't forget to like this podcast. Radboud Reflects organizes public lectures and courses about current affairs. Check our website for upcoming in-depth lectures: www.ru.nl/en/services/sport-cu…boud-reflects/agenda Do you want to stay up to date about our activities? Please sign in for the English newsletter: www.ru.nl//rr/newsletter -- [NL] Welke invloed heeft de censuur van zogenaamde ‘woke' woorden op Amerikaanse universiteiten en de academische wereld in het algemeen? Zwart, uitsluiting, vooringenomenheid, gemarginaliseerd, sekse—dit zijn slechts enkele van de vele woorden die de regering-Trump uit de publieke en academische discussie zou willen verbannen. Dit heeft een grote impact op verschillende onderzoeksgebieden. Sommige studies verliezen zelfs hun financiering en moeten worden stopgezet. Wat zijn de gevolgen? Leer van politicoloog Chris Nijhuis en neurowetenschapper Fleur Zeldenrust over de strijd tussen Trump en de Amerikaanse universiteiten. Mind Your Words. Censorship at US Universities | Actualiteitencollege met politicoloog Chris Nijhuis en neurowetenschapper Fleur Zeldenrust | Woensdag 21 mei 2025 | 12.30 - 13.15 uur | Collegezalencomplex, Radboud Universiteit Radboud Reflects en VOX Lees het verslag: https://www.ru.nl/services/sport-cultuur-en-ontspanning/radboud-reflects/nieuws/mind-your-words-censorship-at-us-universities-actualiteitencollege-met-politicoloog-chris-nijhuis-en-neurowetenschapper-fleur-zeldenrust Like deze podcast, abonneer op dit kanaal en mis niks. Bekijk ook de agenda voor nog meer verdiepende lezingen: www.ru.nl/radboud-reflects/agenda Wil je geen enkele verdiepende lezing missen? Schrijf je dan in voor de nieuwsbrief: www.ru.nl/radboud-reflects/ser…ief-radboud-reflects

Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more about people not wanting to get married in the U.S. because of President Donald Trump. Tony also talks more about President Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Tony later talks about Qatar and China pouring billions of dollars into American universities. Later, Tony talks about President Trump extending the TikTok deadline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III about the increasingly repressive conditions on university campuses, particularly in the context of Columbia University's caving in to federal pressures under the thumb of Trump's administration. We explore the broader implications of these concessions at the expense of liberalized notions of intellectual and academic freedom, student activism, and the role of universities as sites of political struggle. Dr. Davis highlights the historical and ongoing repression of student activism, particularly pro-Palestinian movements, and critiques the legal and institutional frameworks that perpetuate these violences. We also delve into the limitations of liberalism in fending off fascist infringement and the active participation of universities in maintaining these structures of domination. We also touch on the historical collaboration between Zionist organizations and U.S. universities, the erosion of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and the broader implications for the future of higher education. Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III is a third-generation educator, organizer, and artist. He is a faculty member in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education and director of the Campus Abolition Research Lab at the University of Michigan. His research and teaching broadly explore the racialized consequences of higher education on society, including the role of colleges and universities in limiting the life-making possibilities of Black and other racialized communities. Edited/produced by Aidan Elias, music as always is by Televangel If you like what we do and want to support our ability to have more conversations like this. Please consider becoming a Patron or supporting us at BuyMeACoffee.com/MAKCapitalism. You can do so for as little as a 1 Dollar a month at patreon or by making a one time contribution through BuyMeACoffee.   Longer bio:  Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III is a third-generation educator, organizer, and artist committed to the lives, love, and liberation of everyday Black people. Dr. Davis is a faculty member in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education and director of the Campus Abolition Research Lab at the University of Michigan. His research and teaching broadly explore the racialized consequences of higher education on society, including the role of colleges and universities in limiting the life-making possibilities of Black and other racially minoritized communities. Dr. Davis has produced nearly three dozen scholarly publications, which have been cited in amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court of the United States and included as expert testimony before the California State Assembly. He is co-editor of Student Activism, Politics, and Campus Climates in Higher Education (Routledge) and author of the forthcoming Campus Abolition and Police-Free Futures on Johns Hopkins University Press. For his intellectual contributions, Dr. Davis been nationally-recognized by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, as a 2020 Emerging Scholar by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a recipient of the National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship, a 2024 Inductee to the Martin Luther King, Jr. College of Ministers and Laity's Collegium of Scholars at Morehouse College and, most recently, was named a Senior Fellow at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University. At the institutional level, Dr. Davis' teaching and service have been recognized as the 2023 recipient of the John Matlock Cornerstone Award for his contributions to the success of African American students at the University of Michigan and the 2024 Diversity, Inclusion, Justice, and Equity Award at the U-M Marsal Family School of Education.

The Trump administration is escalating its crackdown on U-S universities, threatening funding cuts and punitive action against elite institutions like Harvard and Columbia. Critics say it's an unprecedented attack on academic freedom and student dissent in America.

Never get involved in a trade war in Asia. This week is all about tariffs, growing international antagonism by the Trump administration with a particular focus on China, deportations to Salvadoran prisons, and attempts to force leading US Universities to capitulate to presidential demands. It's fun stuff, folks. Please consider visiting our Patreon site if you find yourself in a position to support the show with a small donation: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who hawk their fabulous wares here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com ;)

US unis have long been on the wishlist for families here in the UAE – but are we now seeing a sea change amid safety concerns for students in the states. Varun Jain, CEO of UniHawk & Heather Harries, Heather Harries Education Hub, are on hand to bring us up to speed. Meanwhile, new research suggests 98% of consumers now see reviews as an essential part of how they buy goods and services, meaning businesses now routinely ask for our feedback. But when does engaging with customers tip into intrusion? Roota Mittal, software engineer turned entrepreneur, is on hand to discuss the balance...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Detained after taking a leading role in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, the graduate has called himself a political prisoner. Chris McGreal reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Although it has always been assumed that such favoritism exists, the filings offer a rare peek at the often-secret deliberations of university heads and admissions officials. They show how schools admit otherwise unqualified wealthy children because their parents have connections and could possibly donate large sums down the line, raising questions about fairness. The filings are the latest salvo in a lawsuit that claims that 17 of the nation's most prestigious colleges colluded to reduce the competition for prospective students and drive down the amount of financial aid they would offer, all while giving special preference to the children of wealthy donors. Since the lawsuit was filed, 10 of the schools have reached settlements to pay out a total of $284 million, including payments of up to $2,000 to current or former students whose financial aid might have been shortchanged over a period of more than two decades. Johns Hopkins is working on a settlement and the six schools still fighting the lawsuit are the California Institute of Technology, Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Notre Dame, and the University of Pennsylvania. MIT called the lawsuit and the claims about admissions favoritism baseless. “MIT has no history of wealth favoritism in its admissions; quite the opposite,” university spokesperson Kimberly Allen said. “After years of discovery in which millions of documents were produced that provide an overwhelming record of independence in our admissions process, plaintiffs could cite just a single instance in which the recommendation of a board member helped sway the decisions for two undergraduate applicants.” Notre Dame officials also called the case baseless. “We are confident that every student admitted to Notre Dame is fully qualified and ready to succeed,” a university spokesperson said in a statement. Some of the examples pointed to in December's court filings showed that just being able to pay full tuition would give students an advantage. During a deposition, a former Vanderbilt admissions director said that in some cases, a student would get an edge on the waitlist if they didn't need financial aid. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2024, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From June: Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Over in the US, universities are trying to clamp down on student protests as the new academic year starts up. University leaders are expecting a new wave of protests as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on in Gaza. US correspondent Logan Church says security has tightened up at New York universities - with police guarding the campuses. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles Yu examines the large exodus of wealthy Chinese who are working to get their money out of China, revealing why this is happening, where the money is going, and how they are pulling it off. Next, he focuses on the Chinese Communist Party's flood of money into American colleges and why US universities are still so attractive to Chinese academics. Finally, he closes by explaining how the shadow of past and current doping scandals looms over the Olympic medals earned by China in Paris. 

Listen now to this Flashpoint interview with Charles Small and discover why billions of dollars of Qatari oil money is pouring into our universities.

Every year, hundreds of Kenyans head off to study at elite universities in the US and UK. On graduating, many find themselves in a strange position: unable to fit in abroad, but no longer feeling like they belong back home. By Carey Baraka. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Freddy speaks to Jacob Howland, Provost and Dean of the Intellectual Foundations Program at the University of Austin, about the spread of college protests across American universities in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. How have campuses become such hot beds of anti-Israeli sentiment and what has the influence of Marxism been? They also discuss the intersection of personal rights at university with freedom of speech. What influence will Biden's response have on the Jewish vote for the 2024 election?

Join us as Professor Manuel Vallee reveals the historical, institutional, and political barriers preventing US universities from effectively imparting environmental literacy to all students. Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.

Are we the most corrupt country in the world? Shaun thinks so. PLUS, Sheri Few, Founder and President of United States Parents Involved in Education, tells Shaun about the millions Palestinians have poured into US Universities to further their causes and indoctrinate our students. Larry Gerber, President of Scholarships.com, talks to Shaun about his FREE website helping students find money for college - including the ideal time to start looking for scholarships. And Shaun talks to former Secret Service agent Charles Marino about his new book Terrorists on the Border and In Our Country and how President Biden has set everything in motion for this border crisis - and how it's costing American money and livesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sheri Few, Founder and President of United States Parents Involved in Education, tells Shaun about the millions Palestinians have poured into US Universities to further their causes and indoctrinate our students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a week that's seen the mass arrests of students at US Universities. Pro Palestinian demonstrators “have a right to dissent, not chaos” said President BidenIt's been yet another week where a breakthrough seemed possible in talks for a Gaza ceasefire. But come what may, Israel says the Rafah offensive will happen 

US universities gripped by Gaza protests; and teenage boy killed in UK sword attack named

Dozens of US universities are taking part in protests in support of Palestine. And the epicenter is the prestigious Columbia University in New York. - Десятки американских вузов принимают участие в протестах в поддержку Палестины. В эпицентре оказался престижный Колумбийский университет в Нью-Йорке.

It's a tough time to be a Jew or an Israeli! This week, Laureen and Mike will talk about the surge of anti-Israel protests happening at universities across the United States as well as how it ties into the dramatic increase in hate against Jews.  This is one of the most important times in history for the Jewish people to stand together. Thank you for listening, subscribing, and sharing the Third Opinion Podcast!

Police have arrested dozens of students across US universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests on campuses. Erum Salam and Margaret Sullivan report from New York You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

Join Monte Judah as he looks at the state of the world and the Holy Land. In the latest episode, Monte covers the ongoing anti-Israel protests in US universities and Israel's recent actions against Hezbollah and Hamas. He also provides insights into the spiritual implications of these conflicts and reminds us of the importance of turning to God during these challenging times. HaYovel: https://serveisrael.com/ Israel Support Charities: United Nations for Israel: https://unitednationsforisrael.org/unify-donations/ Israeli Red Cross: https://secure.afmda.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2000&2000.donation=form1&s_src=GNRLWEB&FURL=UR The Nazarine Fund: https://donate.mercuryone.org/site/Donation2?df_id=1501&mfc_pref=T&1501.donation=form1 Featured Products: Dark Blue Jerusalem Kippah: https://messianicmarketplace.org/products/dark-blue-jerusalem-kippah How to host a Messianic Passover Seder Set: https://messianicmarketplace.org/search?type=product&q=passover+haggadah For more information: Your donations make this show possible: https://www.messianicworldupdate.com/ambassador-level Newest DVD Teaching by Monte Judah: https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/search?type=product&q=messianic+teachings+for+christians Other Monte Judah Links: https://thegreaterexodus.com/ https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/collections/monte-judah Other Lion and Lamb Links: https://www.lionandlambministries.org/ https://LionandLamb.tv/ https://www.messianicmarketplace.org/ https://www.yavohmagazine.com/ https://www.campyeshua.com/ Contact Us at: info@lionlamb.co

US House speaker confronts students, calling the protests anti-Semitic and demanding they stop, while protesters fear loss of free speech. After six months of conflict in Gaza, we look at the impact on the Israeli and West Bank economies. Also: President Zelensky welcomes the long-awaited US aid package to Ukraine. We ask how likely it is to change events on the ground. Portugal's surprise mea culpa as it says it wants to take full responsibility for its involvement in the slave trade, and how easy is it to reconnect with old friends?

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In this episode, we discuss the escalating campus protests over the war in Gaza at several elite US universities. The demonstrations have led to arrests, class cancellations, and concerns over antisemitic incidents. We delve into the events at New York University (NYU), Yale, and Columbia University, where police have been called in to break up encampments and maintain safety. We also explore the response from the White House and the ongoing debate surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict on college campuses. Tune in to get the latest updates on this significant issue that has sparked nationwide discussions on free speech and international conflicts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/esatalks/message

U.S. higher education is in the grips of a new McCarthyism over criticisms of Israel. Sociologist William Robinson, himself the target of an unsuccessful campaign by the Anti-Defamation League, considers reports that the Israeli state is directly intervening to stoke repression on U.S. campuses and in U.S. society. He also discusses the political economic conjuncture and why the Palestinians have come to be regarded by elites as a dispensable population. Resources: William I. Robinson, “Israel Has Formed a Task Force to Carry Out Covert Campaigns at US Universities,” Truthout, March 23, 2024 Photo: Jersey Noah via AROC Bay Area The post Repressing Opposition to Israel appeared first on KPFA.

Join Aaron and Dr. Charles Small, founder of The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), in a shocking conversation about ISGAP's recent report about its discovery of the radical Islamic funding of American universities. The flow of money is in the tens of billions of dollars. Now we know why Antisemitism is allowed to run amuck on US college campuses—in many cases, their administrators have sold out to radical Islamic dollars.

It's been a 40-year fight in the United States over affirmative action, or taking race into consideration for university admissions. Now, students and schools are adjusting to a new reality after the US Supreme Court reversed the precedent. The ruling is the culmination of a concerted legal campaign by conservative activist Edward Blum and his organization Students for Fair Admissions. Some US universities have stopped using affirmative action, in the past, and the results show fewer minority students enrolled at their institutions. So how will this nationwide decision change demographics – and how will that change students' futures? In this episode:  Sumun Pendakur (@SumunLPendakur), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist  Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, with Chloe K. Li and our host Malika Bilal. Khaled Soltan fact-checked this episode. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Aya Elmileik. Munera Al Dosari and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers. Alexandra Locke is The Take's executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera's head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook

Robert Torricelli, former U.S. Senator from New Jersey, discusses protestors in Iran and free speech censorship on America's college campuses. Torricelli comments that this trend is “troubling, and I don't know how we get out of it. And the odd thing about it is, it is the very institutions which have been the safeguard of American free thought and speech, American universities, think-tanks, the media, who are the worst offenders. We've entered in this period of American history, where are the range of permissible thought and speech has so narrowed, that if you depart from it at all, you are labeled, you are censored, and you are silenced.” The former Democrat senator comments, “It's incredibly dangerous. But who would have believed, the Founding Fathers would have been astounded that at a point in history American free thought and speech was challenged. And it didn't come from a foreign adversary, it didn't come from a radical political movement. It came from our own institutions, by labeling people whether it's a racist, or antisemitic, or whatever other unattractive label, or simply claiming that the speech was unacceptable, because it's out of the norm. A free society moves in its' thoughts by people who are out of the norm. We've progressed by people who are a step ahead in their thinking, you don't progress by maintaining the status quo. I wish I could tell you how I thought that we could escape from this, I just I don't know, but it scares me to death.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.