Michael Roth: It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Trump
Michael Roth: It's Time for Universities to Stand Up to Trump  
Podcast: To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes
Published On: Tue Mar 18 2025
Description: Charlie Sykes speaks with Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, about the escalating attacks on higher education under Donald Trump’s administration. They discuss the administration’s sweeping funding cuts, threats to academic freedom, and the reluctance of university leaders to push back against government overreach. Roth offers a candid perspective on why he refuses to stay silent and what must happen to preserve the independence of American institutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.