Practicing academic anthropology in the USA

Cris Shore is mentioned in an article in Inside Higher Education on a session of the AAA meetings on teaching anthropology in a “red state” in the US. Hardly surprising that a pro-evolution, anti-racist, anti-sexist field would attract the ire of many.  I wonder if others in this group were present and have any reflections to share about this session or if Cris wants to elaborate?