The Columbia HxA Podcast, hosted by Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith from Columbia University's School of General Studies, delves into the pressing issues facing academia today. They explore topics like academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, institutional neutrality, and student life, with a special focus on how these challenges impact the Columbia University community. Some episodes feature just the two hosts discussing these issues, while others bring in guests from across the ideological spectrum for insightful and thought-provoking conversations. Join them as they navigate the complexities of higher education and beyond.
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The Columbia HxA Podcast, hosted by Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith from Columbia University's School of General Studies, delves into the pressing issues facing academia today. They explore topics like academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, institutional neutrality, and student life, with a special focus on how these challenges impact the Columbia University community. Some episodes feature just the two hosts discussing these issues, while others bring in guests from across the ideological spectrum for insightful and thought-provoking conversations. Join them as they navigate the complexities of higher education and beyond.
In this debut episode, co-hosts Clay Smith and Anthony Rispo provide an overview of what to expect from the series and cover some housekeeping items. They discuss the challenges and activities of Heterodox Academy (HxA) from the last semester, including difficulties launching the community, trouble booking rooms for events like the Coddling Screening, and struggles to gain official recognition. Potential solutions are explored, such as booking venues through the GS Student Council, collaborating with other student organizations and professors, and booking venues off-campus. They also share their experiences from the HxA Conference in Chicago and touch on recent developments at MIT and Harvard, considering if similar initiatives could be pursued at Columbia.
Columbia HxA
The Columbia HxA Podcast, hosted by Anthony Rispo and Clayton Smith from Columbia University's School of General Studies, delves into the pressing issues facing academia today. They explore topics like academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, institutional neutrality, and student life, with a special focus on how these challenges impact the Columbia University community. Some episodes feature just the two hosts discussing these issues, while others bring in guests from across the ideological spectrum for insightful and thought-provoking conversations. Join them as they navigate the complexities of higher education and beyond.
