Guest host Jim Santelle explores the intersection of education, democracy, and municipal leadership. He opens this first hour with a sharp look at a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s interference in Harvard’s funding, underscoring the importance of academic freedom. The focus then shifts to Northwestern University, where the president’s resignation reveals the mounting pressures on higher education leadership. Later, Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride joins to share his experience guiding the city through a thousand-year flood, emphasizing resilience and unexpected community support. McBride also reflects on his book, A City on the Edge, chronicling the turmoil of 2020—navigating the pandemic, confronting racial tensions, and reaffirming democratic principles in a time of crisis.

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