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Dartmouth President Sian Beilock on the chaotic state of the Ivy League

September 16, 2025 / 00:56

This episode discusses Claudine Gay's testimony, campus responsibility, and free expression at Ivy League schools, particularly Dartmouth.

The conversation begins with the host reflecting on their position as the third longest-serving Ivy president. They mention the recent turnover in leadership and the implications it has on campus culture.

Key discussions include reactions to Claudine Gay's testimony, described as a "train wreck," and the group's chat during the event. The host emphasizes the need for campuses to protect individuals and promote inclusivity.

They argue that free expression should not infringe on others' rights, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance between free speech and respect for all viewpoints.

The episode concludes with a call for accountability among campuses to ensure that free expression does not lead to exclusionary practices.

TL;DR

The episode critiques Claudine Gay's testimony and discusses free expression at Ivy League schools, focusing on Dartmouth's approach to inclusivity.

Video

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I just finished my second year and I'm
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the third longest serving Ivy president
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right now. Um,
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just a side note,
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there's been a bit of turnover a little
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bit.
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So, tell us like did you watch the
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Claudine Gay testimony and what did you
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think when you were watching that train
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wreck happen?
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Yeah. What was going on in the group
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chat
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while it was hurdling in the Ivy group
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chat?
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Ivy group was hurdling brick wall.
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Look, I mean, I think we have a
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responsibility to be different kinds of
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campuses and the testimony, I think, was
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an outcome of being a campus that wasn't
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protecting the people, wasn't inclusive,
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and wasn't calling balls and strikes
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when we need to. And we've been very
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clear at Dartmouth that we value free
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expression, but your free expression
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can't rob others, which means no
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shouting speakers down and no taking
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over parts of space and declaring it for
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one ideology. That's not free
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expression.

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Episode Highlights

  • Responsibility to Be Different
    The speaker emphasizes the need for campuses to be inclusive and protect all individuals.
    “We have a responsibility to be different kinds of campuses.”
    @ 00m 28s
    September 16, 2025
  • Free Expression Boundaries
    The importance of maintaining free expression without infringing on others' rights is highlighted.
    “Your free expression can't rob others.”
    @ 00m 44s
    September 16, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Campus Responsibility00:28
  • Free Expression00:44

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