Live from Watt Hall with Milan & Mike

Milan Markovic

Milan Markovic and Mike Boylan-Kolchin are two former college roommates who somehow ended up as professors in Texas. Tune in for incisive takes on higher education and academic life.

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Episodes

Hiring in Higher Ed

Milan and Mike assess the state of academic hiring and defend it from claims of liberal bias.

Aug 14, 2025•37 min•Ep. 6

Columbia Caves: Who's Next?

Milan and Mike survey the carnage from Columbia's capitulation and speculate on the next domino to fall.

Jul 29, 2025•33 min•Ep. 5

Higher Ed and the Big Bad Beautiful Bill

The new federal budget - dubbed the one big beautiful bill - is now law. Milan and Mike analyze its implications for higher education and scientific research.

Jul 08, 2025•33 min•Ep. 4

AI Dilemmas in the Classroom

Artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere. What role should it have in the classroom? Milan and Mike assess.

Jun 30, 2025•36 min•Ep. 3

Down in Texas

Curious about academic life in Texas? Milan and Mike break down the pros and cons and debate Austin versus DFW.

Jun 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 2

Columbia at the Crossroads

Milan and Mike introduce the podcast and discuss the troubles of their alma mater, Columbia University.

Jun 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1

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