The Ear

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Who Should Teach the Core? A Graduate Workers Union’s Clash with Columbia and its Impact on University Curriculum

October 05, 2026

In 2024, over 150 graduate workers taught in Columbia’s Core Curriculum. In 2025, that number dropped to zero. The Ear investigates how a contract fight led to the sudden disappearance of teaching jobs.​​Credits• Edited by Eesha Ramanathan• Engineered by Eesha Ramanathan• Original Music by Matthew Lucia and Eva Scholz-Carlson• Illustration by Daniel NituFollow us on Instagram @ColumbiaSpec and check out our other episodes!

Two Schools, One Schedule: The Columbia-Juilliard Exchange

September 21, 2026

In this episode of Pod-Tone 292, reporter Sharanya Maulik speaks with students in the Columbia–Juilliard exchange about balancing Columbia academics with elite conservatory training. Through conversations about ambition, pressure, and future plans, students reveal what it means to build a life across two demanding worlds.​​Credits• Edited by Melina Nath, Namya Manghnani, and Eesha Ramanathan• Engineered by Sharanya Maulik• Music composed by Johannes Bach (performed by Miles Levine and Jessica...

A Small Click, A World of Access: Spectator Editorial Board on Columbia’s data breach

September 16, 2026

Over a year has passed since Columbia confirmed a major data breach of students’, employees’, and applicants’ personal data. In this roundtable, moderator Su Ertekin-Taner, a deputy editorial page editor, is joined by three other members of Spectator’s editorial board to discuss the stakes of the breach and the future of cybersecurity at Columbia and other higher education institutions. The Spectator editorial board is independent of Spectator’s news coverage and coverage by other Opinion col...

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The publicly listed emails for The Ear: sales@columbiaspectator.com, info@columbiaspectator.com, and opinion@columbiaspectator.com.

How many listeners does The Ear have?

Podseeker estimates The Ear reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Ear?

The Ear typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise or direct personal, professional, academic, or community involvement in Columbia University, higher education, campus life, or local Morningside Heights issues. Recent guests include Dan McSweeney and Anne Higonnet.

How hard is it to get booked on The Ear?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Ear cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Higher Education, Campus Life, University Policy, and Local History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.