Degrees of freedom? Harvard’s shakedown dilemma

This episode of The Intelligence from The Economist covers three distinct topics: the potential settlement between Harvard University and the Trump administration regarding federal funding and oversight, France's top general's assessment of the coming threats to Europe from Russia, and a discussion on political satire in the age of Trump, particularly focusing on how conservative satirists are effectively mocking political figures. The segment on Harvard explores the university's response to demands from the Trump administration, the financial implications of withheld funding, and the broader ideological battle at play. The discussion with France's top general delves into the timeline for a potential Russian military threat to Europe and the evolving European security alliance. Finally, the analysis of political satire examines the challenges of humor in a political climate that often seems like parody, highlighting examples from conservative outlets.