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Inside Harvard’s Historic Leadership Crisis
Harvard Newstalk
01/15/24 • 32 min
National Winner, 2024 Associated Collegiate Press Podcast of the Year
Harvard’s crisis didn’t end with Gay’s resignation.
As the University faces a federal lawsuit and congressional investigation into antisemitism, Newstalk takes you inside Harvard’s most tumultuous crisis in recent memory.
We take you inside the fallout — from the Capitol building to Harvard’s students and faculty — to break down Gay’s plagiarism allegations, her handling of campus antisemitism, and where the crisis moves next. Crimson reporters and host Frank S. Zhou ’26 bring you the latest from the students who lived — and broke — the news.
Does Harvard Have an Academic Freedom Problem?
Harvard Newstalk
05/26/23 • 19 min
From The Harvard Crimson: some would say Harvard has an academic freedom problem. That superstar professors censor themselves for fear of blowback, and that the world’s sharpest students are afraid to debate ideas.
But others disagree. This week on The Harvard Crimson’s Newstalk, Rahem D. Hamid '25 and J. Sellers Hill ’25 join host Frank S. Zhou ’26 to discuss the misunderstandings and dilemmas at the heart of Harvard's dance with free speech. What is the state of academic freedom at Harvard, today?
Mosaic news clips in this episode are excerpted from MSNBC, FOX News, and TVO today.
Harvard's Denaming Dilemma
Harvard Newstalk
05/28/23 • 11 min
From The Harvard Crimson: Harvard sophomore Ricky R. Razon IV ’25 recalls his grandmother living off a highway named after Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the Confederacy.
At Harvard, he's found buildings and institutions with names intertwined with fraught histories. But, those names happen also to be some of the most memorable names of alumni and students' time at Harvard. This week on Newstalk, Nia L. Orakwue '25 and Natalie K Bandura '26 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to discuss how Harvard navigates its denaming dilemma.
The Unabomber
Harvard Newstalk
04/25/23 • 17 min
Winner, 2023 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards for Narrative Podcast
Listen to The Unabomber: The Man, The Myth, and The Manifesto: https://unabomber.transistor.fm.
This week on The Harvard Crimson's Newstalk, a preview of Fifteen Minutes Magazine's 50-minute audio scrutiny, The Unabomber: The Man, The Myth, and The Manifesto. Also in this episode, Rahem D. Hamid '25 and Elias J. Schisgall '25 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to share faculty opinions on the controversy surrounding sexual harassment allegations against Harvard professor John L. Comaroff as well as perspectives on Title IX policies and procedures.
Congress Subpoenas Harvard's Top Leadership
Harvard Newstalk
02/23/24 • 20 min
House Republicans subpoenaed three top Harvard officials last Friday, demanding internal documents and communications for an investigation into the University’s handling of antisemitism on campus.
This week on Newstalk, reporters Emma H. Haidar '26 and Cam E. Kettles '26 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to discuss the threats the subpoena poses to Harvard; Editorial Board members Saul I.M. Arnow '26 and Lorenzo Z. Ruiz '27 join host Yael S. Goldstein '26 to discuss reactions to the subpoena and its implications for higher education.
Harvard Admissions’ New Interview Guidelines
Harvard Newstalk
10/02/23 • 13 min
This week on The Harvard Crimson's Newstalk, reporters Michelle N. Amponsah ’26 and Emma H. Haidar ’26 join host Frank S. Zhou ’26 to discuss changes to admissions interviews guidelines for alumni interviewing college applicants. Also in this episode, Rahem D. Hamid ’25 and Elias J. Schisgall ’25 talk about the controversial proposal to merge Harvard's small language programs and the future of the humanities at Harvard.
The Harvard Alumni Who Run Massachusetts
Harvard Newstalk
05/25/23 • 16 min
From The Harvard Crimson: Massachusetts governors Mitt Romney, Deval L. Patrick ’78, Charlie D. Baker ’79, and Maura T. Healey ’92 don’t share a party, vision, or even home state. But the four most recent governors of Massachusetts do have one thing in common: a Harvard diploma.
This week on The Harvard Crimson’s Newstalk, Sally E. Edwards ’26 and Jack R. Trapanick ’26 join host Frank Zhou ’26 to discuss the Harvard alumni who run Massachusetts. What happens when key decision-makers have to make complicated decisions between conflicting parties — and one of them is the school they once called home?
Police Killing Spurs Protests at City Hall
Harvard Newstalk
04/17/23 • 21 min
This week on The Harvard Crimson's Newstalk, reporters Yusuf S. Mian '25 and Ryan H. Doan-Nguyen '25 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to discuss activists' week-long picketing to protest the police killing of Sayed Faisal at Cambridge City Hall. Also in this episode, Rahem D. Hamid '25 and Elias J. Schisgall '25 talk about Republican megadonor Kenneth C. Griffin's $300 million donation to Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Harvard Law School Students Targeted by Doxxing Truck
Harvard Newstalk
04/15/24 • 16 min
On Friday morning, March 29th, the Harvard Law School Student Government passed a resolution calling on the Harvard Management Corporation to divest from Israel. On Tuesday, April 2nd, a truck displaying the faces of the HLS Student Government co-presidents made its way around campus.
The “Doxxing” truck, as it’s known, has been a familiar presence on campus since October 7th. As the Harvard Undergraduate Association gears up for its own referendum on divestment, students are left with two major questions: what is Harvard doing to ensure the safety and security of its students, and are political statements in the purview of student governments? The Crimson Editorial Board members Vander O.B. Ritchie '26 and Jasmine N. Wynn '27 join host Yael S. Goldstein '26 to discuss.
Sex Week at Harvard
Harvard Newstalk
11/06/23 • 24 min
This week on The Harvard Crimson's Newstalk, Sex Week president Julia R. Bhuiyan ’25 joins host Frank S. Zhou ’26 to discuss Sex Week at Harvard, a weeklong series of events encouraging students to better explore sex, sexuality, and body. Also in this episode, Jack R. Trapanick ’26 discusses Harvard’s agreement with the cities of Boston and Cambridge called Payment in Lieu of Taxes and why Harvard may not be paying enough.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Harvard Newstalk have?
Harvard Newstalk currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Harvard Newstalk cover?
The podcast is about News, Harvard, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Harvard Newstalk?
The episode title 'Inside Harvard's Lackluster Social Scene' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Harvard Newstalk?
The average episode length on Harvard Newstalk is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Harvard Newstalk released?
Episodes of Harvard Newstalk are typically released every 7 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Harvard Newstalk?
The first episode of Harvard Newstalk was released on Mar 27, 2023.
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