# William Inboden on Academics, Reagan, Cold War and Hot Conflicts

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Podcast: [The Sherry Sylvester Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sherry-sylvester-show-6446953)
Published: 2026-03-27T02:36:26+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/395208aa
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/395208aa/36fd20c1.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1742

## Resource

Dr. William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost at The University of Texas at Austin, shares his insider perspective on the crisis in higher education and the bold reforms underway at one of America’s flagship public universities. A renowned historian, national security expert, and former senior advisor in the George W. Bush administration, Dr. Inboden shares his vision for restoring merit, accountability, and public trust in our universities. Key Topics Discussed: Why universities have “lost their way” — and what it will take to get them back on track Balancing academic freedom with state oversight, taxpayer accountability, and institutional integrity Major reforms at UT Austin: curriculum changes, core curriculum compliance, new Civics Honors programs, and academic integrity standards Promoting intellectual diversity, merit-based standards, and civic education in Texas higher education Lessons from history, foreign policy, and real-world leadership for rebuilding public confidence in our universities Subscribe to the 9th & Congress newsletter and weekly Winners & Losers: https://www.texaspolicy.com/9thandcongress/

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