The Academic Verdict

Julie Cruse

The Academic Verdict exposes patterns of misconduct in Higher Education. Hosted by whistleblower and memoirist Julie Cruse, this podcast draws from live data and real stories collected at AcademicAbuse.com. Survivors anonymously share their experiences of enduring misconduct, their strategies for it, and how institutions can do better. We also explore the latest headlines of alleged abuse in higher education. Whether it’s breaking news or buried lawsuits, we name what universities won’t. If you’re a student, staffer, professor, and/or survivor, this is your podcast. For more information, visit academicabuse.com

Episodes

  1. International PhD Student Encountering Advisor Abuse

    MAY 6

    International PhD Student Encountering Advisor Abuse

    An international PhD student, called Gabby, talks about her troubling experiences with her advisor, including issues of intellectual property theft and lack of support from the university. Gabby shares her journey of navigating the academic system, the challenges she faced in seeking help, and her advice for others in similar situations. The conversation highlights the need for better ethics training for advisors and the importance of trust in the advisor-student relationship.

    21 min
  2. Scientist Recounts Coercive Control in Higher Education

    MAY 6

    Scientist Recounts Coercive Control in Higher Education

    This interview explores the harrowing experiences of academic misconduct, coercive control, and the importance of speaking out. The guest shares personal stories, strategies for action, and insights into institutional failures and reforms. Key Topics Academic misconduct and abuseStrategies for filing complaintsInstitutional accountability and reform

    29 min
  3. Cal Louise Phoenix, Author of Studies in Lechery, on Professor Sexual Misconduct

    MAY 6

    Cal Louise Phoenix, Author of Studies in Lechery, on Professor Sexual Misconduct

    Summary In this compelling interview, Cal Louise Phoenix discusses her book Studies in Lechery, revealing her personal experience with sexual exploitation by a professor, the psychological mechanisms behind such abuse, and the urgent need for institutional reform in higher education to protect students and uphold ethical standards. Key  Topics Power dynamics in academiaPsychological mechanisms of manipulationInstitutional responses to sexual abuseResources Studies in Lechery: https://a.co/d/03CBzjdlTitle IX Petition: https://academicabuse.com (scroll to bottom)

    42 min
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About

The Academic Verdict exposes patterns of misconduct in Higher Education. Hosted by whistleblower and memoirist Julie Cruse, this podcast draws from live data and real stories collected at AcademicAbuse.com. Survivors anonymously share their experiences of enduring misconduct, their strategies for it, and how institutions can do better. We also explore the latest headlines of alleged abuse in higher education. Whether it’s breaking news or buried lawsuits, we name what universities won’t. If you’re a student, staffer, professor, and/or survivor, this is your podcast. For more information, visit academicabuse.com

Information

  • Creator
    Julie Cruse
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026, Academic Abuse LLC
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    The Academic Verdict