# Academic Freedom

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Podcast: [Tea for Teaching](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tea-for-teaching-764327)
Published: 2026-02-18T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://teaforteaching.podbean.com/e/academic-freedom/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qyuqctaxqsjfi7ub/433_Academic_Freedom.mp3
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## Resource

Academic freedom in the U.S. is increasingly under attack. In this episode, Kent Kauffman joins us to discuss the legal and contractual origins of, current threats to, and the social benefits resulting from maintaining academic freedom. Kent is an Associate Professor of Business Law and MBA Programs Faculty Liaison in the Department of Economics and Finance at Purdue University. He is also the author of Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues College Faculty Need to Know. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

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