"Lawrence H. Summers, the former Harvard president and one of the country's most renowned economists, is facing the worst scandal of his career after newly released emails showed him seeking advice from Jeffrey Epstein on how to seduce a young economic mentee long after the notorious financier's 2008 sex-crimes conviction. This isn't Summers's first time in the hot seat, as Richard Bradley knows all too well."
"That book, with its account of Summers routinely butting heads with faculty and staff, largely predicted his resignation as president a short time later after public outrage over remarks denigrating women scientists. I asked Bradley to break down what the latest Epstein revelations tell us about Summers's ascent to the topof academia and politics, his public fall, and whether or not this is really the reckoning that many think it is."
"By this point you've probably seen the video of Summers opening his economics class at Harvard this week by acknowledging his "shame" over his correspondence with Epstein. Which has brought us to this sort of viral moment where Harvard students are noting that their esteemed professor is standing before the class and admitting he is "in the Epstein files." It feels like an unthinkable moment for the university - how damning is this, reputation-wise, for both Summers and Harvard?"
Newly released emails show Lawrence H. Summers sought guidance from Jeffrey Epstein on how to seduce a young economic mentee long after Epstein's 2008 conviction. Summers previously faced controversies that led to his resignation as Harvard president after remarks denigrating women scientists. Summers later returned to the faculty and continued a high-profile academic career. A recent classroom video captures Summers acknowledging his "shame" over the Epstein correspondence. The revelations have generated viral attention and raise urgent questions about Summers's ability to retain a tenured position and about reputational damage to Harvard.
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