How a University Turned Jesus Into an Oppressor — One Professor's Fight Against DEI with Dr. Owen Anderson

How a University Turned Jesus Into an Oppressor — One Professor's Fight Against DEI with Dr. Owen Anderson

May 12, 2026 · 54 min

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Dr. Frank Turek interviews Dr. Owen Anderson about the challenges of free speech and the influence of cultural Marxism in American universities.

Have you noticed that the world has collectively lost its mind? Between the push to "decolonize" education and the rise of mandatory DEI training, the landscape of the American university has shifted from a place of open inquiry to a battlefield of competing ideologies. What's behind the madness? Frank catches up with Arizona State University philosophy professor, Dr. Owen Anderson, to get an update on his high-stakes hearing with the Arizona Supreme Court. Owen shares his unique perspective on how cultural Marxism continues to silence free speech, logic, and the Christian worldview in many public universities--and why he's not backing down despite the consequences. Together, Frank and Owen answer questions like: Why did Dr. Anderson make the decision to engage in a legal battle when most people would just follow the path of least resistance? Why did his case get sent to the Arizona Supreme Court? What major flaws did Dr. Anderson discover in ASU’s mandatory DEI training? Who are the “oppressed” and “oppressors” in cultural Marxism and where does Jesus fit in? Why did ASU tell Owen he needed to "decolonize" his curriculum? What are the three specific drivers of critical theory…

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Host: Dr. Frank Turek

Guest: Dr. Owen Anderson

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Organizations: Arizona State University, Arizona Supreme Court

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