As Harvard students celebrated the end of their academic journey, just six miles away the school's lawyers were in court, fighting back against President Trump's attempt to ban international students. That is only one front in a sustained attack by this administration on Harvard. For scholars of democracy, targeting higher education is both shocking and predictable. Steven Levitsky is a Professor of Government and of Latin American studies at Harvard, and the co-author of "How Democracies Die." He joins the program from Brookline, Massachusetts.Â
Also on today's show: Harvard professor Dr. Kari Nadeau; director Wes Anderson; US House Republican Blake MooreÂ
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Protests, Suffering Mark 600 Days Since Hamas Attack
Protestors are blocking highways and raising their voices in Israel today, calling for the release of hostages, as they mark 600 days since the horrors of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. One of those hostages was Omer Shem Tov, who was kidnapped by Hamas and held for more than 500 days before being released in February. Bianna Golodryga spoke to him in New York about what he went through, and what he is focused on now.Â
Also on today's show: Jameel Jaffer, Executive Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University; author Leah Litman ("Lawless")Â
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58:09
Israel Warns of 'Unprecedented Attack'
Israeli strikes have killed dozens in Gaza in the past few days alone, with the death toll there now well over 50,000. The IDF has issued evacuation orders for most of southern Gaza. It warns an "unprecedented attack" is coming as Israel plans to occupy 75% of the enclave in two months. CNN correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins from Jerusalem.Â
Also on today's show: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert; Former US Deputy Secretary of Treasury Wally Adeyemo & author David Shimer ("Rigged: America, Russia and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference"); Wrexham A.F.C. Executive Director Humphrey Ker & goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on the docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham"Â
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57:56
John Kerry on a New Era of Foreign Policy Under Trump
Former Secretary of State under President Barack Obama and Joe Biden's climate envoy, John Kerry discusses the current administration's climate U-turn, and what it means for China. He also speaks to Christiane about the administration's Ukraine policy and what kind of deal Trump might be able to negotiate with Iran. Then, Bridget Brink, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, tells Christiane that the Trump administration's policy of placing pressure on Ukraine "rather than on Russia as the aggressor" led to her resignation early this year. Also, with over 15 million followers, YouTube toddler sensation Ms. Rachel has received serious hate for speaking out to try and help on behalf of Gaza's suffering children. CNN's Meena Duerson speaks has this report.
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Former US Secretary of State John Kerry
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was called to Capitol Hill to defend the Trump Administration's agenda this week. Perhaps no policy has felt the Trump undoing as much as climate change. John Kerry is someone who has led the USÂ on all of these issues, as President Biden's Special Climate Envoy as well as Secretary of State under President Obama. He joins the show to discuss.Â
Also on today's show: author Laura Bates ("The New Age of Sexism"); scientist David LiuÂ
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