EdCast 20 Minutes with Noam Chomsky Posted June 19, 2013 By Matt Weber On May 1, the Askwith Forum commemorated the 45th anniversary of the publication of Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed with a discussion about the book’s impact and relevance to education today. On the panel was Noam Chomsky, noted linguist and philosopher, and professor emeritus in the department of linguistics and philosophy at MIT, where he has worked for over 50 years. In this edition of the EdCast, Chomsky discusses Paulo Freire's writings and how they affected his thoughts on education in America, the future of online learning, and the things in the world he doesn't know.About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast What Do Immigrant Students Need? It Isn't Just ELL Carola Suárez-Orozco discusses the social-emotional needs of immigrant students EdCast Where Have All the Students Gone? Stanford Economist Thomas Dee explores the reasons for and implications of the post-pandemic enrollment dip in public schools EdCast Creating Trans-Inclusive Schools The steps schools should take toward building more gender-inclusive school climates