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Universities, democracy and cultural shifts: A farewell to Dr James Kierstead
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:31:22
Publish Date: 2025-11-28 04:43:53
Description: In this episode, Oliver talks to James Kierstead and Damien Grant about James's departure from New Zealand after 12 years, reflecting on his journey from academia to policy research and his observations of New Zealand's cultural and political shifts since 2013. They discuss the challenges facing New Zealand universities, including grade inflation and administrative bloat, alongside broader themes of democracy, academic freedom, and the tension between New Zealand's liberal traditions and parochial tendencies.
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