The Harvard Plan
The Harvard Plan is about the fight for the soul of America’s oldest and most prestigious university. Hosted by award-winning reporter Ilya Marritz, the podcast is a co-production from The Boston Globe and WNYC’s On The Media.
Trailer: 'The Harvard Plan' Season 2
We examine the tricky moral calculus universities face as they try to protect themselves without compromising their values.
Episode 1: And so it begins
What happened at Harvard after Donald Trump’s inauguration? Harvard insiders tell the story from their perspective.
Episode 2: Jay & AlanComing Nov. 5
Harvard president Alan Garber and National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya are at the heart of the national fight over the future of academia.
Episode 3: Now what?Coming Nov. 12
Whatever the outcome of Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration, higher education will be permanently changed.
A President on Trial
The historic appointment of Harvard’s first Black female president was one of the most troubled chapters in its history.
Diversity Hire
Former Harvard president Claudine Gay is accused of academic plagiarism, just days after giving testimony to Congress.
Universities are the Enemy
President-elect Trump’s big plans to use the tools of government to remake American universities puts academia on high alert.
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Credits
- Reporters: Ilya Marritz
- Producer: Molly Rosen
- Editors: Kristin Nelson and Katya Rogers
- Music and sound design: Jared Paul
- Fact checker: Tom Colligan
- Design and episode art: Ryan Huddle
- Development: Blake Hunsicker
- Support from: Jazmin Aguilera, Valentina Powers, and John Hancock
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