Harvard President Claudine Gay's First 100 Days

This week on The Harvard Crimson's Newstalk, reporters Miles J. Herszenhorn '25 and Claire Yuan '25 join host Frank S. Zhou '26 to discuss Harvard President Claudine Gay's first 100 days as her administration navigates backlash over the University's response to the war in Israel and Gaza, the fall of affirmative action, and a slew of deans searches. Also in this episode, Thomas J. Mete '26 and Asher J. Montgomery '26 talk about the ongoing hunt for a new dean of the Harvard Kennedy School.

Creators & Guests

Host

Frank S. Zhou

Founding Host and Co-Producer, Newstalk at The Harvard Crimson (heard in 40+ states, 100+ countries, 2023 ACP National Podcast of the Year 2nd Place)

Guest

Asher Montgomery

Harvard Kennedy School / Institute of Politics Reporter, The Harvard Crimson

Guest

Claire Yuan

Central Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson

Guest

Miles J. Herszenhorn

Central Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson

Guest

Thomas J. Mete

Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Reporter, The Harvard Crimson

What is Harvard Newstalk?

Newstalk is The Harvard Crimson's flagship news podcast series. Join our reporters each week to hear the most important stories from the Harvard community and beyond. Streamed in all 50 states. Heard in 100+ countries. 2024 Associated Collegiate Press National Podcast of the Year.