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In December, the House of Representatives heard testimony from university presidents as part of an inquiry into antisemitism on college campuses. The fallout, including the resignation of the presidents of Harvard and UPenn, has divided the public, leaving some to wonder, can academia withstand political pressure? KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with UCSB Professor Emeritus Chris Newfield to try to answer that question.

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