Radical Cooperation Podcast
Radical Cooperation Podcast
Radical Cooperation is a podcast in which higher education leaders explore collaboration as the key to lasting change. Host Dr. Michael Horowitz, together with presidents, chancellors, and trailblazing experts, dives into thought-provoking conversations about solutions to some of the most pressing issues in higher education. From fostering partnerships across institutions to leveraging innovation over tradition, each episode unpacks how cooperation, not competition, drives success.
We’ve proven that sharing expertise and resources fosters education that prepares students to tackle pressing societal issues.

Podcast Episodes
Radical Cooperation Podcast
Public Trust, Media Narratives, and the Future of Higher Ed
Higher education leadership is under more pressure than ever—and in this episode, we explore how media narratives are shaping public trust in the sector. Today’s leaders must navigate misinformation, political scrutiny, and financial instability while still delivering meaningful
Radical Cooperation Podcast
What College Athletics Really Cost Institutions
Athletics often sit at the center of campus identity, yet decisions about sports programs are rarely examined through the same strategic lens as academics, enrollment, or finance. As costs rise and the landscape shifts, leaders face increasingly complex choices about
Radical Cooperation Podcast
Why Some Colleges Survive – and Others Don’t
Risk in higher education rarely announces itself. It accumulates gradually through delayed decisions, familiar assumptions, and governance processes that struggle to keep pace with changing conditions. By the time a crisis becomes visible, leaders often discover that their range of





