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Lawrence Lessig
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S3E10 Bonus episode: NotebookLM's summary of the case (Corrected)
In this episode, we share a podcast create by NotebookLM based on the transcripts from the 9 episodes of the podcast. It is a powerful summary of the case, which is a great introduction to the issues…
S3E9 The Closing Argument
In this final episode, Lessig pulls together the argument from across the season. Why did this happen? What should happen next?
S3E8 Unpacking the final allegation — "Allegation 1"
Allegation 1 is the only allegation within the 6 year limit for fraud investigation. In this episode, we show why it too fails — and the astonishing failure in the investigation that could have shown…
S3E7 Unpacking "Allegation 3"
In this episode, we review Allegation 3, and reveal the simple omission that undermined the investigation into this allegation.
S3E6 Dismantling "Allegation 4"
We continue in this episode by unpacking the charges behind allegation number 4, which involved a paper written 15 years ago.
S3E5 Allegation 2, continued
Clarifying one additional point about Allegation 2 in less than ten minutes.
S3E4 Dismantling "Allegation 2"
So far, this podcast has considered the procedural flaws that marred the process that led to Francesca Gino's tenure being revoked. With this episode, we begin dismantling the substantive conclusions…
S3E3 How you know when a process has too many lawyers
In this second of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover the period from HBS' determination that she had committed academic misconduct through the University's decision to revoke her tenure.
S3E2 How You Know a Business School is Not a Law School
In this first of two episodes interviewing Francesca, we cover a bit about the nature of her work, and then the period beginning from the charges being raised against her through the business…
S3E1 Introduction
Francesca Gino was a superstar at the Harvard Business School. This year, she was fired for academic misconduct. In this season, we'll explore that story through interviews with Francesca and others.…
S2E8 Episode 8 - System Error
Lessig talks to Rob Reich, Jeremy M. Weinstein and Mehran Sahami about their new book, SYSTEM ERROR — which unpacks the effect of technology on culture and policy, and redirects how we might respond.
S2E7 Episode 7 - David Vine
American University Professor David Vine has developed a powerful critique of the war mentality that America takes for granted. We argue about whether we should be a "welfare state." Why don't we…
S2E6 Episode 6 - Daniel Immerwahr
A discussion with Daniel Immerwahr about his book, How to Hide An Empire. The United States is not comprised solely of states. As well as states, our nation includes territories. This book tells the…
S2E5 Episode 5 - Zephyr Teachout
A discussion with Zephyr Teachout about her book, Break 'Em Up. Zephyr is the most important thinker on the Democratic left. This conversation continues from the last about how markets have been…
S2E4 Episode 4 - Barry Lynn
A discussion with Barry Lynn about his new book, Liberty from All Masters. There is a kind of competitive market that the American story presumes — competitive, every actor having limited power over…
S2E3 Episode 3 - Stephen Kinzer
A discussion with Stephen Kinzer about his book, Overthrow. Overthrow tells the story of the many times the United States has intervened directly and militarily to change the course of government in…
S2E2 Episode 2 - Edward Snowden
A discussion with Edward Snowden about his new book, Permanent Record. In 2013, Snowden revealed to the world the extent of the US government's mass surveillance program. This book tells the story of…
S2E1 Episode 1 - Andrew Bacevich
A discussion with Andrew Bacevich about his new book, After the Apocolypse. Bacevich is America's most thoughtful conservative skeptic about the scope of America's military empire, and the urgent…
S2 Season 2 Intro
This is an introduction of this season and ideas that the season will explore. Anti-empire, privacy, and competition: these ideas, or as I will call them, values, represent the best of who we've…
S1E4 EP 4 - Case Closed
In a surprising twist, the New York Times changed its headline and lede. In this episode, Lessig explains the decision to withdraw the case.
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