Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS Reacts -- Where does Harvard go from here? With Larry Summers
So to Speak: The Free Speech PodcastEp. 249

2025 has not been kind to Harvard.
To date, the Trump administration , demanding violations of free speech, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy in return for restoring the funding. In response, Harvard , raising First Amendment claims.
Helping us unpack all things Harvard are:
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Larry Summers, President Emeritus, professor (Harvard) & advisory council member (Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS)
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Greg Lukianoff, President & CEO (Âé¶¹´«Ã½IOS)
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:32 Harvard's disputes with the Trump administration
08:29 The need for internal reforms at Harvard
42:50 Institutional neutrality debate
46:16 IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
01:01:28 Latest update on potential Harvard-Trump administration settlement
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Show notes:
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by Greg Lukianoff & Nadine Strossen (2025)