American Campus Podcast

Lauren Lassabe Shepherd

Higher Education

Civil Rights Movement

California Master Plan

Free Higher Education

Women's Suffrage

Racism In Academia

Student Movements

Racial Inequality

Hbcus

College Radio

College Equal Suffrage League

The Krebiozen Hoax

Personal Narratives

Black Women In Education

Cancel Culture

Cold War Liberalism

Vietnam War

College Football

Iranian Student Activism

U.S. Higher Education

a social and political history of US higher ed

35 ratings

Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	85	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationHistory

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Conservatives and Classical education with Catherine Tebaldi

References and suggested readings:

• Catherine Tebaldi. 2025. Alt-Education: Gender, Knowledge and Far-right Metapolitics. Routledge.

• Janet MacIntosh. 2024. Kill Talk: Language and Military Necropolitics. Oxford University Press.

• Chelsea Ebin. ... more

10 Dec 2025 • 27 min

Inventing political science with Emily Hauptmann

References and suggested readings:

• Emily Hauptmann. 2022. Foundations and American Political Science: The Transformation of a Discipline, 1945-1970. University Press of Kansas.

• ACP episode on eugenics and the origins of statistics

• ACP episode... more

7 Dec 2025 • 22 min

STRAIGHT at Penn State and anti-gay backlash in the 1990s with Richard S. Price

The straight college strikes back!

References and suggested readings:

• Richard S. Price. October 6, 2025. The straight college strikes back: 1990s backlash against inclusive campuses. Politics, Groups, and Identities.

• Megan Brenan. May 29, 2025.... more

4 Dec 2025 • 40 min

Palm readings, magic, and modern medicine with Alison Bashford

References and suggested readings:

• Alison Bashford. 2025. Decoding the Hand: A History of Science, Medicine, and Magic. University of Chicago Press.

• Naomi Oreskes. 2003. Plate Tectonics: An Insider's History Of The Modern Theory Of The Earth. C... more

30 Nov 2025 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Catherine Tebaldi

Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Humanities at the University of Luxembourg

University of Luxembourg

Episode: Conservatives and Classical education with Catherine Tebaldi

Emily Hauptmann

Professor of political science at Western Michigan University, co-founder of the Association for Political Theory, and author of 'Foundations and American Political Science'.

Western Michigan University

Episode: Inventing political science with Emily Hauptmann

Richard S. Price

College of Social Sciences and Education Endowed Professor of Political Science at Weber State University

Weber State University

Episode: STRAIGHT at Penn State and anti-gay backlash in the 1990s with Richard S. Price

Alison Bashford

Historian of science and medicine

University of New South Wales

Episode: Palm readings, magic, and modern medicine with Alison Bashford

Justin Raden

Dr. Raden from the University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi

Episode: Higher ed’s rush to adopt AI with Justin Raden

Dr. Celene Reynolds

Assistant Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Bloomington and author of "Unlawful Advances, How Feminists Transformed Title IX"

Indiana University Bloomington

Episode: Campus sexual harassment from Nixon to #MeToo with Celene Reynolds

Henry Reichman

Past chair of the AAUP Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure, and Professor Emeritus of History at California State University, East Bay.

California State University, East Bay

Episode: Creating the AAUP with Henry Reichman

Dr. Prabh Dika Hall

Cultural and Historical Sociologist of Race and Colonialism, providing consulting services around equity, inclusion, and organizational change

Episode: How to get a job at Harvard in 1860 with prabhdeep kehal

Naomi Oreskes

Henry Charles Lee Professor of History of Science and affiliated professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Harvard University.

Harvard University

Episode: Squids, subs, and the academic-military-industrial complex with Naomi Oreskes

Host

Lauren LaSabre-Shepard

Host of the podcast, focusing on social and political history in higher education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings

The exact podcast I'd been looking for
As a higher ed employee and grad student wanting to learn more about the history of my industry and (occasional) research subject, I found myself wishing for this exact podcast just a few weeks ago. A couple days later, Lauren shows up on In Bed with the Right. My prayers were answered. Thank you for this.
Apple Podcasts
5
Nonathan.
United States6 months ago
Wonderful! But Apple won’t let me listen to the latest episode?
I’m so glad I came across this podcast. I learned of it when the host was on In Bed with the Right (also highly recommended!). But for some reason Apple won’t let me play the latest episode.
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5
Littleworldcunningly
United States7 months ago
Terrific podcast
This is a wonderful, and much needed podcast. Lively conversations with credentialed experts (as opposed to uninformed, pearl-clutching pundits) about pressing issues in higher ed.
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5
WPSHM
United States7 months ago
A gem!
This little podcast is truly outstanding. Thoughtful and critical and timely in short and manageable episodes.
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5
ckernahan1
United States7 months ago
Great Podcast!
Very informative on all things Higher Ed. A must listen for those working in the field and/or interested in the future of Higher Ed.
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5
FrankW11
United States9 months ago

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Many find the podcast to be a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and historical contexts of issues in higher education.

The lively discussions are viewed positively, contrasting expert insights against conventional narratives that often dominate public discourse.

Listeners appreciate the well-researched content and engaging conversations with knowledgeable guests, often highlighting the relevance and timeliness of the discussions.

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Inventing political science with Emily Hauptmann

Q: What are your thoughts on the debates about what counts as legitimate knowledge when it comes to politics?

Debates about the purpose of the discipline and influences of funded research are central to understanding political science.

Conservatives and Classical education with Catherine Tebaldi

Q: Can you talk a bit about alt universities and the intellectual dark web?

The alt universities often present themselves as embattled academics searching for the true university, but they're really trying to revive traditional values against leftist ideologies.

Campus sexual harassment from Nixon to #MeToo with Celene Reynolds

Q: How did the Women's Rights movement contribute to the changes in Title IX enforcement?

Activism from women's rights movements brought attention to the issue of sexual violence and harassment in educational settings, leading to significant legal shifts, particularly with the cases like Alexander v. Yale.

Campus sexual harassment from Nixon to #MeToo with Celene Reynolds

Q: Can you tell us how Title IX came into being and talk about sexual harassment as a concept?

Title IX was a law designed by and for women to protect against discrimination in education, and the concept of sexual harassment emerged as activists worked to define and address the abusive behaviors women faced.

Palm readings, magic, and modern medicine with Alison Bashford

Q: Can you help us understand the conceit that we have when it comes to thinking about modern science as being superior to the knowledge ways of the past?

Bashford discusses the historical perception of modern scientific knowledge versus so-called pseudoscience, emphasizing the complexity and genuine learning behind historical practices that might not meet today's strict scientific standards.

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This podcast presents a thorough examination of the social and political history of U.S. higher education, engaging with various contemporary issues that have shaped educational landscapes. The discussions feature a wide range of topics, including academic freedom, institutional debt, the role of public broadcasting in education, and the evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. By bringing in experts and academics, the content offers listeners deep insights into the complexities and challenges faced within higher education, revealing connections between historical and current socio-political dynamics. Its unique approach combines a rich historical narrative with an engaged analysis of current trends and controversies in th... more

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2. Emily Hauptmann
3. Richard S. Price
4. Alison Bashford
5. Justin Raden
6. Dr. Celene Reynolds
7. Henry Reichman
8. Dr. Prabh Dika Hall

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