In this episode of Civil LiberTrees, Catherine discusses the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency with Andrew Eskin, Esq. who has decades of experience in the federal government and teaches Policymaking at Stanford in Washington. This episode reviews President Trump’s recent flurry of executive orders as well as Elon Musk’s role in the new administration. Mr. Eskin provides an insightful perspective on what President Trump has already done, cutting through the noise to discern the ways his presidency may clash with other Washington powers and what changes we can expect in the next few months.
In this episode of Civil LiberTrees, hosts Kaden and Anya sit down with Dr. Paul Burow, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University, to explore the intersections of environmental justice, Indigenous land stewardship, and the ongoing impact of settler colonialism. Dr. Burow delves into his work with tribal nations in California's Eastern Sierra, examining the vital role of collaborative forest management, cultural landscape preservation, and Indigenous-led initiatives in the face of climate change. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the power of community-based research, the need for systemic shifts in environmental policy, and the inspirational resilience of Indigenous communities as they reclaim their land and rights for future generations.
In this episode, we speak with three Stanford alumni—Christine Mrak, James Schoch, and Ira Arlook—who were deeply involved in Vietnam War activism during their time on campus. Their stories offer a fascinating look into the experiences and challenges of protesting the Vietnam War, drawing parallels to modern campus movements. They also share valuable advice for young activists looking to create meaningful change in today’s world.
TW: This episode contains mentions of death, violence, and disciplinary proceedings at Stanford.
Music:
“Black Heat” by Ross Bugden
“Signal to Noise” by Scott Buckley
“Political BGM” by Rijo Tunes
“Demise of A Nation” by Secession Studios
“Phoenix” by Scott Buckley
“Resolution” by Scott Buckley
In this episode, we discuss free speech and Palestinian history with Zeena Khazendar. Zeena is a refugee health researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine who is Palestinian, and her primary area of focus is refugee mental health in Palestine and Kenya. Zeena shares insight on the ongoing genocide of Palestinians, the resulting public health crises, and the suppression of Palestinian voices.
For a full transcript of this episode, visit [https://www.stanfordaclu.com/podcast].
This is Part II of our conversation with Professor Hank Greely, “From Pap Smear to Prison: DNA Collection and the Fourth Amendment.” Professor Greely discusses surreptitious DNA collection and corporate use of DNA, and he explains major privacy issues and racial disparities in DNA databases. For a written transcript of this episode, visit https://www.stanfordaclu.com/podcast.
To hear the first part of this conversation, listen to Episode 12 at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2jbNYFEXSul7LSqulO4IL4?si=90b325ba3ad94805
On this episode of Civil Libertrees, Stanford Law Professor Hank Greely discusses forensic DNA collection and its potential infringement on Fourth Amendment rights. Greely discusses the case of the BTK serial killer and the path from his daughter’s pap smear to his eventual arrest and imprisonment. This episode is a must listen for both law enthusiasts and true crime fans! For a written transcript of this episode, see https://www.stanfordaclu.com/podcast.
TW: mentions of rape, sexual assault, murder, and violence
On today's episode, we interview Dr. Eujin Park, who teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. We discuss the implications of the Supreme Court decisions in the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases, and we examine what the elimination of affirmative action means for university admissions moving forward.
Producers/Hosts: Catherine Titzer and Elsa McElhinney
Excerpts of student section sourced from Dr. Park's Stanford Profile.
Content warning: This episode surrounds sensitive topics such as police violence and anti-Black racism.
On today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Ameer Loggins about recent events of police violence on Stanford's campus, civil disobedience, protest, and community organizing. [Rating: Explicit]
Producers/Hosts: Elsa McElhinney & Katherine Zhou
Student Section: Jaden Southern
On today's episode, we interview Stanford professor and political activist, Rush Rehm, about protesting, civic engagement, the Greek tragedy, and much more. We also discuss Rehm's course on Noam Chomsky, and how Chomsky's lessons can be applied to the political landscape today.
CREDITS:
Hosts: Katherine Zhou, Lucian de Nevers
Student Section/Research: Elsa McElhinney, Catherine Titzer
Editing: Katherine Zhou
Music: Arnob Das (first clip)
Content Warning: This episode surrounds the topic of sexual violence. If you need support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Listener discretion is advised.
On today's episode, we speak with Eva Jones from Sexual Violence (SV) Free Stanford surrounding the events that led up to the 10/14 protest and reactions to recent sexual violence on campus. We discuss SV Free's demands for the Stanford administration and how Stanford students can get involved to foster change.
CREDITS:
Hosts: Lucian de Nevers, Katherine Zhou
Student Section: Ian Partman
Research: Elsa McElhinney, Catherine Titzer
Editing: Lucian de Nevers, Katherine Zhou
Music: Arnob Das (first clip)
In this episode, we interview ACLU NorCal Staff Attorney, Faride Perez-Aucar, who works for the Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Justice Program. Perez-Aucar speaks on reproductive justice, the family regulation system, and recent news regarding the ACLU's response to the Tulare county jails failing to provide prenatal care.
Hosts: Avi Gupta and Nicole Domingo
Student Section: Chloe Mendoza
Production: Katherine Zhou
Stanford students react to the historic leak of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization draft opinion. We interviewed student protestors, and recordings from the speeches at the May 5th protest and counter-protest are included. Credits: Host/Producer: Katherine Zhou Student Section: Paloma Ronis von Helms Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov Note: All recordings were obtained in accordance to California PC 632.
Professor Jennifer Pan dives into censorship and propaganda in the age of digital media, how it affects citizens’ political decision-making, and what tools we should have to combat its negative effects.
CREDITS
Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta
Student Section: Lora Vachovska
Audio Production: Chloe Mendoza
Music: Arnob Das
Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov
Professor Larry Diamond unpacks the January 6th insurrection, political polarization, voter ID laws, democratic backsliding, and what Stanford students can do to preserve American democracy.
CREDITS
Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta
Student Section: Lucy Nemerov and Lucian de Nevers
Music: Arnob Das
Editing: Katherine Zhou
Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov
Stanford Professor David Palumbo-Liu shares his perspective on the recent Faculty Senate Meeting regarding the Fundamental Standard, free speech, doxxing, cancel culture, the way Stanford has historically dealt with these kinds of issues, as well as similar conversations being held on a national level.
CREDITS
Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta
Music: Arnob Das
Editing: Chloe Mendoza
Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov
In this second part, Professor Michele Dauber focuses on the role that Greek Life at Stanford and the national movement for its abolition.
Content Warning: mentions of violence, rape, substance use, and death.
CREDITS:
Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta
Music: Arnob Das
Editing: Katherine Zhou
Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov
Professor Michele Dauber dives into Stanford-specific issues such as the new alcohol policy, activism on campus, concerns with administration, and on a national scale, abortion rights.
Content Warning: mentions of violence, rape, and substance use.
CREDITS
Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta
Student Section: Lucy Nemerov and Katherine Zhou
Music: Arnob Das
Editing: Eleanor Schroeder
Cover Art: Lucy Nemerov
Special summer series episode highlighting three guest club members. Learn about their Stanford experiences, why they’re passionate about civil liberties, and tips for students to get involved on campus and in their communities!