
About this episode
For the last decade at least, the question of free speech has been the defining issue of American higher education. One school set out to tackle those problems head on, but appears to have lost its way in the process, struggling to define itself even before opening its doors.
Read Evan's piece: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/01/16/civil-war-university-of-austin-bari-weiss-00729688
For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/campusfiles-transcripts
Get every episode summarized
Each time Campus Files publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Campus Files

ELIZA
Campus Files

No Medical Miracle | The Rise and Fall of Paolo Macchiarini
Campus Files

Bodies Upon The Gears | The Free Speech Movement of 1964 Part 2
Campus Files

Bodies Upon The Gears | The Free Speech Movement of 1964 Part 1
Campus Files