The 21st: Free Speech On College Campuses by 21st Show

We spoke with Alice Dreger, former professor of clinical medical humanities and bioethics at Northwestern University in Chicago, who resigned in protest of academic censorship last August.

Former prof. @AliceDreger shares why free speech and academic censorship are so important on campus #The21stShow pic.twitter.com/Xdu194e5s2

Defending free speech on college campuses

We also talked to Azhar Majeed, Director of Policy Reform for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), about his work with campus administrators and students on free speech issues.

On #The21stShow: @TheFIREorg's Azhar Majeed: In a free society you can always speak out and use your own voice. pic.twitter.com/JPMGBWtNEM

Marcia Chatelain, associate professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, also joined our discussion.

Prof. @DrMChatelain shares why it's so important to build community on college campuses #The21stShow pic.twitter.com/qBCtDlKG0j

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The 21st: Animals On A Diet by 21st Show

The struggle to maintain a healthy weight is not unique to humans. Animals living in enclosures - such as in state parks - can also have a difficult time staying slim.

The 21st: Free Speech On College Campuses; Animals On A Diet

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