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Civil Libertrees

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Conversations with students, faculty members, and other experts on particular issues pertaining to civil liberties on Stanford's campus and beyond.

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Episodes

  1. The Nurse’s Narrative: What COVID Revealed About School Nursing and Public Health

    In this episode, Emma speaks with MSN, RN, and Public Health Nurse Jennifer Muller about her experiences as a qualified health care practitioner during COVID-19 in Northern California. As a witness to an array of dynamic cultural changes over the course of the pandemic, she describes how her...

  2. The Survivor Lens: Reimagining Safety and Accountability on Campus

    Kenyora Parham, CEO of End Rape on Campus, and Ciera Blehm, CEO of the Survivor Fund, started the Centering the Survivor Podcast in October, 2024. In this episode of Civil LiberTrees, Catherine, Emma, and Vinny join them to discuss the role of the institution in preventing sexual violence, with...

  3. California Blazin’: The Stanford Community’s Protest Against ICE

    On January 30, 2026, hundreds gathered in Stanford’s White Plaza in a grassroots protest opposing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's violent deportation tactics in American cities. Chaos in Minneapolis surrounding the deaths of two American citizens, Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, at…

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  4. The Trump Transition: What’s Been Done and What’s to Come

    In this episode of Civil LiberTrees, Catherine discusses the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency with Andrew Eskin, Esq. who has decades of experience in the federal government and teaches Policymaking at Stanford in Washington. This episode reviews President Trump’s recent flurry of executive...

  5. Indigenous Stewardship and Environmental Justice with Dr. Paul Burow

    In this episode of Civil LiberTrees, hosts Kaden and Anya sit down with Dr. Paul Burow, a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University, to explore the intersections of environmental justice, Indigenous land stewardship, and the ongoing impact of settler colonialism. Dr. Burow delves into his work...

  6. Voices of Resistance: Lessons from Vietnam War Activism to Modern Campus Movements

    In this episode, we speak with three Stanford alumni—Christine Mrak, James Schoch, and Ira Arlook—who were deeply involved in Vietnam War activism during their time on campus. Their stories offer a fascinating look into the experiences and challenges of protesting the Vietnam War, drawing…

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  7. On Palestine and Free Speech: A Conversation with Zeena Khazendar

    In this episode, we discuss free speech and Palestinian history with Zeena Khazendar. Zeena is a refugee health researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine who is Palestinian, and her primary area of focus is refugee mental health in Palestine and Kenya. Zeena shares insight on the…

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  8. Episode 13: From Pap Smear to Prison, Part II: DNA Collection and the Fourth Amendment

    This is Part II of our conversation with Professor Hank Greely, “From Pap Smear to Prison: DNA Collection and the Fourth Amendment.” Professor Greely discusses surreptitious DNA collection and corporate use of DNA, and he explains major privacy issues and racial disparities in DNA databases. For…

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  9. Episode 12: From Pap Smear to Prison: DNA Collection and the Fourth Amendment

    On this episode of Civil Libertrees, Stanford Law Professor Hank Greely discusses forensic DNA collection and its potential infringement on Fourth Amendment rights. Greely discusses the case of the BTK serial killer and the path from his daughter’s pap smear to his eventual arrest and…

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  10. Episode 11: Dr. Eujin Park on Affirmative Action

    On today's episode, we interview Dr. Eujin Park, who teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. We discuss the implications of the Supreme Court decisions in the SFFA v. Harvard and SFFA v. UNC cases, and we examine what the elimination of affirmative action means for university...

  11. Episode 10: Dr. Ameer Loggins on Police Violence, Civil Disobedience, and Hope in Collectivism

    Content warning: This episode surrounds sensitive topics such as police violence and anti-Black racism. On today’s episode, we speak with Dr. Ameer Loggins about recent events of police violence on Stanford's campus, civil disobedience, protest, and community organizing. [Rating: Explicit]...

  12. Episode 9: Professor Rush Rehm

    On today's episode, we interview Stanford professor and political activist, Rush Rehm, about protesting, civic engagement, the Greek tragedy, and much more. We also discuss Rehm's course on Noam Chomsky, and how Chomsky's lessons can be applied to the political landscape today. CREDITS: Hosts:...

  13. Episode 8: Sexual Violence Free Stanford

    Content Warning: This episode surrounds the topic of sexual violence. If you need support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Listener discretion is advised. On today's episode, we speak with Eva Jones from Sexual Violence (SV) Free Stanford surrounding the events...

  14. Episode 7: Faride Perez-Aucar

    In this episode, we interview ACLU NorCal Staff Attorney, Faride Perez-Aucar, who works for the Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Justice Program. Perez-Aucar speaks on reproductive justice, the family regulation system, and recent news regarding the ACLU's response to the Tulare county jails...

  15. Episode 6: Stanford Students React to Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

    Stanford students react to the historic leak of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization draft opinion. We interviewed student protestors, and recordings from the speeches at the May 5th protest and counter-protest are included. Credits: Host/Producer: Katherine Zhou Student Section…

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  16. Episode 5: Professor Jennifer Pan

    Professor Jennifer Pan dives into censorship and propaganda in the age of digital media, how it affects citizens’ political decision-making, and what tools we should have to combat its negative effects. CREDITS Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta Student Section: Lora Vachovska Audio Production:...

  17. Episode 4: Professor Larry Diamond

    Professor Larry Diamond unpacks the January 6th insurrection, political polarization, voter ID laws, democratic backsliding, and what Stanford students can do to preserve American democracy. CREDITS Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta Student Section: Lucy Nemerov and Lucian de Nevers Music…

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  18. Episode 3: Professor David Palumbo-Liu

    Stanford Professor David Palumbo-Liu shares his perspective on the recent Faculty Senate Meeting regarding the Fundamental Standard, free speech, doxxing, cancel culture, the way Stanford has historically dealt with these kinds of issues, as well as similar conversations being held on a national...

  19. Episode 2: Professor Michele Dauber (Part 2)

    In this second part, Professor Michele Dauber focuses on the role that Greek Life at Stanford and the national movement for its abolition. Content Warning: mentions of violence, rape, substance use, and death. CREDITS: Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta Music: Arnob Das Editing: Katherine Zhou...

  20. Episode 1: Professor Michele Dauber (Part 1)

    Professor Michele Dauber dives into Stanford-specific issues such as the new alcohol policy, activism on campus, concerns with administration, and on a national scale, abortion rights. Content Warning: mentions of violence, rape, and substance use. CREDITS Hosts: Nicole Domingo and Avi Gupta...

  21. Meet the Warriors

    Special summer series episode highlighting three guest club members. Learn about their Stanford experiences, why they’re passionate about civil liberties, and tips for students to get involved on campus and in their communities!

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Conversations with students, faculty members, and other experts on particular issues pertaining to civil liberties on Stanford's campus and beyond.

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