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What would you do if your inbox filled with threats, your home address was posted online, or your university launched an “investigation” after a viral tweet?
 In this episode, Dr. Heather Steffen, director of Faculty First Responders, joins Leslie to reveal how professors can protect themselves from doxxing, harassment, and politically motivated attacks.

Dr. Steffen shares:

• The anatomy of a smear campaign—and how they spread through right-wing media
• The essential digital safety steps every academic should take now
• Why collective action and peer networks are key to preserving academic freedom
• How to build a campus support system before you need one

If you’ve ever worried about speaking out, teaching controversial topics, or just being too visible online, this conversation will give you the tools—and hope—you need to stay safe, supported, and heard.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to safeguard your digital presence and your career.

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