4. Independence of mind

Harvard University is supposed to be a place of intellectual freedom. But its students and staff face two kinds of tyranny, both of which feature prominently in Alexis de Tocqueville's work. Guests and Hosts John Prideaux, The Economist's US editor and host of “Tocqueville Road Trip”Harvey Mansfield, retired Harvard ProfessorAlan Garber, 31st president of Harvard   Topics  Tocqueville's “Democracy in America”The battle over freedom of expression Harvard and the Trump Administration  Let us know what you think. Email podcasts@economist.com  To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+