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679. Why Does Vanderbilt Keep Winning?

June 26, 2026·1h 4m·7-min readinterviewpolitics
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Vanderbilt University, under Chancellor Daniel Diermeier, has thrived amid widespread turmoil in higher education by embracing institutional neutrality, fostering civil discourse, and strategically expanding its national footprint. Diermeier argues that universities must resist political ac

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Daniel Diermeier

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Daniel DiermeierStephen DubnerMichelle Alexander

Books

The New Jim Crowby Michelle Alexander

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OpenAI

Research & Papers

Kalven Reportby University of Chicago

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DemocracyHigher EducationLeadershipPolitical NewsUs Politics

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