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Hosts Norman Gilliland and Emily Auerbach invite distinguished faculty guests from the University of Wisconsin-Madison to discuss topics in music, art, writing, theater, science, education and history.

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    Explore the increasing battles over academic freedom, tenure, and faculty governance at public universities today.

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