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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. rispo.substack.com

  1. On the Eve of a Terrible Anniversary

    03/21/2025

    On the Eve of a Terrible Anniversary

    In this impromptu episode, Anthony and Clay are joined by Sydney Johnston and Professor Scott Barry Kaufman to discuss the upcoming protests on Columbia's campus. The tetrad talks about the protesters' psychology, ideology, differing motivations, and much more! Don't forget to check out The Psychology Podcast and read Professor Kaufman's article on group narcissism! Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 11m
  2. Facing the Mob and Recognizing our Common Humanity: A Conversation with Ariana Pinsker-Lehrer

    09/30/2024

    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 TimesSupport Jumpstarting Hope in GazaAlso check out the Arava InstituteAnd don’t forget to check out the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants! Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 42m
  3. R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find Out What it Means for Democracy: A Conversation With Beth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev

    09/23/2024

    R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Find Out What it Means for Democracy: A Conversation With Beth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev

    In this episode Anthony and Clay speak with Professors of Political Science Beth Theiss-Morse (UN Lincoln) and Jeff Spinner-Halev (UNC Chapel Hill). Jeff and Beth are the co-authors of the fantastic new book Respect and Loathing in American Democracy: Polarization, Moralization, and the Undermining of Equality. In it, they argue that the polarization we see in modern American politics is due largely to the fact that conservatives and liberals moralize different issues. Listen to this episode to learn about the difference between tolerance and respect, the "liberal respect paradox", how to talk politics with your “crazy uncle Joe,” and much more! Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
  4. Genetics, Dennis Rodman, and the Key to Happiness: A Conversation with Joe Terwilliger

    09/16/2024

    Genetics, Dennis Rodman, and the Key to Happiness: A Conversation with Joe Terwilliger

    In this episode, Anthony and Clay speak with Joe Terwilliger. Joe is technically a professor of neurobiology at Columbia University… except he doesn’t actually know anything about neurobiology. What he’s really an expert at is using statistical analysis in genetics research. Listen to this episode if you want to learn why studying genetics is so difficult, why accounting for ethnicity is crucial for dietary and medical research, why poor people in India are often happier than poor people in the US, and much, much more! Oh, and did we mention that Joe has spent time in North Korea hanging out with Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un? Links for the things we reference in this episode…. -       Idiocracy -       Dennis Rodman wearing Joe’s MAGA hat -       That commercial that was, let’s say, racially insensitive  Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 32m
  5. The Word of the Day is "Vibes": A Conversation with Harvey Pennington and TJ Gill

    09/09/2024

    The Word of the Day is "Vibes": A Conversation with Harvey Pennington and TJ Gill

    In this episode, we speak with Harvey Pennington and TJ Gill. Harvey and TJ are two of the founders of the Columbia Chapter of BridgeUSA, a multi-partisan student movement that champions viewpoint diversity, responsible discourse, and a solution-oriented political culture. Expect to learn about BridgeUSA’s mission and methods, including their four “norms of discussion.” Since we’re all Columbia students, we had to discuss what we expect for the Fall semester! Links: B******t Jobs Does Columbia need 5,000 administrators? (Clay's article for Sundial) Columbia BridgeUSA’s Instagram Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 13m
  6. Bears, Kamala, and Extremist Sympathizers

    09/01/2024

    Bears, Kamala, and Extremist Sympathizers

    We're back after a two-week break! In this episode, we gush about the wonderfulness of peace and quiet, teach you how to deal with bears, point out the hypocrisy of West-haters, and much more! Our recommendations from this episode: Respect and Loathing in American Democracy Midnight Mass Meditations Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 5m
  7. Hotlines and Open Minds: A Conversation with Shira Hoffer

    08/12/2024

    Hotlines and Open Minds: A Conversation with Shira Hoffer

    In this episode, Anthony and I speak with Harvard Undergraduate Shira Hoffer. Shira is the founder of The Hotline for Israel/Palestine, a resource for people to ask questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict anonymously and get well-researched, nuanced answers in return. She is also the founder of The Institute for Multipartisan Education, a 501(c)(3) organization that, per the website, offers “education consulting services to teachers, professors, and administrators looking to foster dialogue and curious and constructive disagreement, improve the quality of discourse, or initiate culture shifts toward curiosity inside and out of their classrooms.” And somehow, she still finds time to focus on her studies! Shira is majoring in Social Studies and Religion and is currently working on a thesis that investigates how campus speech culture affects religious students. Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
  8. Gone to Carolina in Our Minds: A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Metzgar

    08/05/2024

    Gone to Carolina in Our Minds: A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Metzgar

    Gone to Carolina in Our Minds: A Conversation with Dr. Matthew Metzgar Viewpoint diversity AND a booming economy? North Carolina is absolutely crushing it right now. In this episode, Anthony and Clay speak with Dr. Matthew Metzgar, a Clinical Professor of Economics at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business. Matt received his PhD in Economics from the University of Tennessee, an MBA from Wheeling Jesuit University, and his Bachelors from West Virginia University. His research and teaching cover topics such as the economics of obesity, the relationship between employee ownership and the racial wealth gap, and the effect of market shortages on both the local and national economies. Dr. Metzgar is also a warrior for free expression! He is the co-chair of the Heterodox Academy Campus Community at UNC Charlotte and the lead facilitator for the Constructive Dialogue Faculty Learning Community. As a result of his and his colleagues’ efforts, UNC Charlotte won Heterodox Academy’s coveted institutional excellence award for 2023.  Get full access to Anthony’s Substack at rispo.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 29m
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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. rispo.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Anthony Rispo and Clay Smith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anthony Rispo
  • Show Website
    Columbia HxA