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.
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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.
Ideology In The Arts: A Conversation With Brent Morden
Columbia HxA
1 year ago
Ideology In The Arts: A Conversation With Brent Morden
In this episode, Anthony and Clay speak with Brent Morden, a man who wears many hats. Brent is a professional gigging musician, the Pep Band Director at Columbia University, the Director of FAIR in the Arts, and the Arts Caucus Chairman of the New York Young Republicans Club. Unique among his peers, Brent is a conservative Republican. In our conversation, we delve into Brent's political journey, FAIR's (The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism) efforts against identity politics in the arts, the challenges of being in the ideological minority in a predominantly progressive industry, and much more!For all things Brent, please check out his linktree (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__linktr.ee_brentmorden&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=3zDGFmVttE3bJ47Ts0VcDteX32g3csIAaRlXwW1dUjY&m=2sDIFxLAzMXj_ONh2lMEnFh4zKCoDn6OMGm_IZMKHo8ZANyWoDQwQW_QiAc3YFAW&s=0_w-h_ZgIeITU6vaj17b5ME403Vg2parANCvunTl5rY&e=). There, you'll find links to his social media, website, and the organizations he works with. Please consider donating to FAIR. It's a wonderful organization doing great work. The donation page is here (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fairforall.org_donate_&d=DwMFaQ&c=009klHSCxuh5AI1vNQzSO0KGjl4nbi2Q0M1QLJX9BeE&r=3zDGFmVttE3bJ47Ts0VcDteX32g3csIAaRlXwW1dUjY&m=2sDIFxLAzMXj_ONh2lMEnFh4zKCoDn6OMGm_IZMKHo8ZANyWoDQwQW_QiAc3YFAW&s=Lotd_xG3MEt0upCgvn_Snnmypnhb1pLc3WbKSkiV5o4&e=).
Columbia HxA
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.
