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.
Facing the Mob and Recognizing our Common Humanity: A Conversation with Ariana Pinsker-Lehrer
Columbia HxA
1 year ago
Facing the Mob and Recognizing our Common Humanity: A Conversation with Ariana Pinsker-Lehrer
In this episode Anthony and Clay speak with Ariana Pinsker-Lehrer. Ariana is an Israeli attorney, activist, and student at Columbia University's school of social work. Last winter, a video of her addressing a mob of anti-Israel protesters went viral. In it, she implores the protesters to be advocates for peace and to see the common humanity of everyone who lives between the river and the sea. Listen to this episode if you want to know more about the story behind that viral clip, learn more about Ariana's fascinating background, get her perspective on the school of social work's power, race, oppression, and privilege (PROP) curriculum, and much more!We strongly encourage you to learn more about Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza* Read about the program in the Israeli Times (https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-israelis-partner-to-bring-off-grid-solutions-to-gaza-camps/)* Support Jumpstarting Hope in Gaza (https://arava.org/product/jumpstarting-hope-in-gaza/)* Also check out the Arava Institute (https://arava.org/)And don’t forget to check out the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants!
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.
