Antisemitism and Free Speech Collide on Campuses

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 10:45 a.m.

Warning: this episode contains strong language.\n\nUniversities across the country strained under pressure to take a public position on the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas.\n\nNicholas Confessore, a political and investigative reporter for The Times, explains the story behind a congressional hearing that ended the career of one university president, jeopardized the jobs of two others, and kicked off an emotional debate about antisemitism and free speech on college campuses.\n\nGuest: Nicholas Confessore, a political and investigative reporter for The New York Times.