Inside Harvard’s Historic Leadership Crisis

Harvard’s crisis didn’t end with Gay’s resignation.

As the University faces a federal lawsuit and congressional investigation into antisemitism, Newstalk takes you inside Harvard’s most tumultuous crisis in recent memory.

We take you inside the fallout — from the Capitol building to Harvard’s students and faculty — to break down Gay’s plagiarism allegations, her handling of campus antisemitism, and where the crisis moves next. Crimson reporters and host Frank S. Zhou ’26 bring you the latest from the students who lived — and broke — the news. 

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

Cam E. Kettles

Central Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Labor Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Emma Haidar

Central Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Admissions and Financial Aid Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Jack Trapanick

Allston Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Government Relations Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Joyce E. Kim

College Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Race and Diversity Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Michelle N. Amponsah

College Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Admissions and Financial Aid Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Natalie K Bandura

House and Student Life Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Harvard Undergraduate Administration Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Sally Edwards

Police Accountability Reporter, The Harvard Crimson (Formerly: Cambridge Education Reporter, The Harvard Crimson)

Guest

Tilly R. Robinson

Faculty of Arts and Sciences Administration 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. ACP National Podcast of the Year (2nd Place).