7.8 The Future of Academic Freedom with Jennifer Ruth
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Topics Discussed in this Episode:
- Jennifer's new co-authored book, It’s Not Free Speech: Race, Democracy, and the Future of Academic Freedom.
 - Motivation for writing the book and thoughts on its reception.
 - Writing for the Academe blog.
 - Fascism in higher ed.
 - Ron DeSantis and higher ed.
 - Activism and the consequences of speaking up (or not) in the academy.
 
Resources Discussed in this Episode:
- Jennifer Ruth at Portland State
 - Jennifer's website
 - Jennifer's new co-authored book, It's Not Free Speech: Race, Democracy, and the Future of Academic Freedom
 - Jennifer's writing at the Academe blog
 - “Florida Bill Would Destroy Higher Education as We Know It”
 
Music Credits: Magic by Six Umbrellas
Sound Engineer: Ernesto Valencia
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