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The Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards, a $15 billion steel plant is announced in Iowa, Tennessee prepares to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years, and the Education Department reverses a Biden-era Title IX regulation. Plus, the Message of the Day, Bill examines the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and argues that Congress has failed to put meaningful safeguards in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- On the Show: -- Pat Ford, producer for the David Pakman Show, fills in for David -- Donald Trump greets Xi Jinping and gives him a personal tour of the White House showcasing new granite walkways and a helipad -- Donald Trump hosts a White House state dinner for Xi Jinping and guests are offered to tour the ballroom construction site -- Donald Trump bans CNN from the White House and then falsely accuses the network of boycotting his event with Xi Jinping -- Tucker Carlson speaks to NPR's Steve Inskeep, calls Trump's Iran war foolish, and suggests removing him via the 25th Amendment -- A new Emerson College polling survey shows Democrats opening an 11-point generic congressional ballot lead over Republicans -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: Right-wing commentator says "man the F up" on higher gas prices, the Education Department got much less efficient after budget cuts, and much more...

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – School personnel began referring to the girl by a male name and using male pronouns without the parents' knowledge. When the parents discovered what was happening, they strongly objected to what was transpiring behind their back. A school counselor reported the parents to the MA Department of Children and Families...

On September 23, a federal panel votes on the ABA's power over law schools. This week, the University of Austin and the Federalist Society announced a law program that will never seek ABA accreditation. The panel weighs the Education Department staff's recommendation to stop recognizing the ABA as a law school accreditor. Texas and Florida already cut the ABA out of their bar rules this year. Here's what actually changes for you, which law schools are exposed, what California's decades of non-ABA law schools show about bar passage, and the LSAT rule Texas kept when it dropped the ABA. Download your free LSAT cheat sheet here: https://unpluggedprep.com/cheatsheet I scored a 152 my first LSAT. Got to a 175. I've been teaching this test since 2005. If you're prelaw, applying now, or stuck, you're in the right place.

On September 23, a federal panel votes on the ABA's power over law schools. This week, the University of Austin and the Federalist Society announced a law program that will never seek ABA accreditation. The panel weighs the Education Department staff's recommendation to stop recognizing the ABA as a law school accreditor. Texas and Florida already cut the ABA out of their bar rules this year. Here's what actually changes for you, which law schools are exposed, what California's decades of non-ABA law schools show about bar passage, and the LSAT rule Texas kept when it dropped the ABA. Download your free LSAT cheat sheet here: https://unpluggedprep.com/cheatsheet I scored a 152 my first LSAT. Got to a 175. I've been teaching this test since 2005. If you're prelaw, applying now, or stuck, you're in the right place.

State education officials expand assessments State education officials this week eliminated the requirement that public school students pass standardized exams to graduate from high school. The Regents exams have been in place since the late 19th century, be administered in English, math, science and social studies. But beginning with the 2027-28 school year, New York State will no longer require a score of 65 or better on five of the exams. (The state said it will continue to administer assessments required by federal laws such as the Every Student Succeeds Act.) Instead, students will have the option to demonstrate proficiency in other ways that, according to the state, "draw on multiple sources of evidence," such as classroom assessments, capstone projects, performance-based learning experiences and teacher observations. Details for those are expected to be adopted next year. In a statement, state Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said that "a single test, taken on a single day, cannot fully capture everything a student knows, can do or needs to be ready for college, careers, civic life and the future." By adapting the measure of proficiency, the state is "raising the bar not only for what counts as achievement but also for how well we prepare young people for the future they will inherit," she said. The 17-member Board of Regents, which oversees education statewide, approved the change on Monday (Sept. 14). A Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures, which gathered input from parents, students, educators and other stakeholders before releasing its findings in 2023, recommended less emphasis on standardized tests. By November 2024, its recommendations had been condensed into a plan called NY Inspires, which includes four "transformations" of the educational system. The first transformation, the Portrait of a Graduate, was adopted in July 2025. It identifies six attributes — (1) academically prepared, (2) creative innovators, (3) critical thinkers, (4) effective communicators, (5) global citizens and (6) reflective and future-focused — that students must demonstrate proficiency in to graduate. The attributes emphasize "whole-child development" and may also be measured in a variety of ways, including portfolios, projects and presentations of learning, according to the Education Department. On Monday, the Regents approved another transformation that will take effect in 2027-28: the transition from three diplomas (local, Regents and Regents with Advanced Designations) to one. Students will have the opportunity to add seals and endorsements to their diplomas noting academic achievement. The final transformation, redefining the 22 course credits required for graduation, is pending. Not everyone is sold on the changes. In an essay published last month by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a former New York City schoolteacher questioned how the Portrait of a Graduate's attributes would be measured, and whether so many alternative assessments could be implemented equitably. The success of NY Inspires will "depend on whether the state builds a system that's consistent and rigorous, or settles for one that clings to abstract ideals," said Meredith Coffey, the author. Rosa says equity is at the core of the plan. "It's about ensuring that every student, regardless of background, has the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in meaningful ways," she said. "That also means ensuring instruction and assessment reflect the diverse cultures, languages and lived experiences of New York's students."

The Gauteng Education Department says it is intensifying its crackdown on illegally operating independent schools across the province. Sixty-one schools suspected of operating unlawfully have been visited this year, with thirty-two served with closure letters. The department says the action is aimed at ensuring learners are placed in schools that are properly registered and meet the required standards. Education MEC Lebogang Maile was briefing the media in Johannesburg on the state of the independent schooling sector, including its growth, subsidies and regulation. Culvin Mabasa has the story…

We're kicking off our tenth season of Future U. And as a new school year gets underway, Jeff and Michael reflect on a slew of pressing issues facing higher ed. Forget the idea that every college has to be comprehensive. The new challenge for every college will be deciding what to offer and how to sell their value to increasingly skeptical students and parents. And college leaders must also contend with new directives from the Education Department, what to do about AI, a growing loneliness crisis on campus, and more. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group.Chapters0:00 - Intro2:17 - Four Tests Colleges Should Have for Offering a Degree8:16 - The Challenge of Measuring Student Outcomes10:33 - Facing the Realities of the One Big Beautiful Bill13:00 - Is Coherence in AI Policy a Bug or a Feature?18:10 - MIT's ‘Clarion Call' About AI19:51 - Cheating Is Not the Problem21:02 - Is College Still Worth It?24:30 - College Is More Than Just Classes27:47 - Unpacking the Linda McMahon Letter29:50 - Colleges Try to Be Clearer About Price30:54 - Can AI Reduce Administrative Costs?32:16 - But Aren't Students Still Clamoring to Go to College?35:31 - Is Dual Enrollment the Answer?38:41 - A Growing Student Loneliness Crisis40:26 - Will the University of California Bring Back the SAT?41:41 - Previewing Future EpisodesRelevant Links:“Leading Faculty in an AI Era,” by Jeff Selingo.“From Programs to Payoff,” by Jeff Selingo.“The Value of Live in a World of Abundant AI,” by Michael Horn on Substack.“For Those Who Think Earnings Premium Accountability Started With OBBB,” by Phil Hill in OnEdTech.“AI can now credibly complete most undergraduate assignments, MIT warns,” in The Washington Post.“McMahon's ‘National Call to Action' Draws Measured Response From Higher Education,” in US News and World Report.“UC Expedites Timeline for Determining Whether to Restore Testing Requirement,” in Inside Higher Ed.“Even College Students Have Stopped Hanging Out,” in The Atlantic.

Aaron McIntire highlights several administration wins, including Education Department guidance treating gender transition claims in schools as child abuse, a new $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran's global financial network. He covers DSA-aligned streamer Hasan Piker getting booed after walking back past comments about 9/11, and Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed publicly distancing himself from Piker's support. Aaron reacts to former Vice President Mike Pence's CNN interview about his former transgender CIA briefer, Julia Curlee, and new global fertility data suggesting humanity may be below replacement level for the first time in recorded history. He closes out the show discussing former LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's viral video on America's cultural decline, and public reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination and the Lindsay Clancy trial.

The Rankapole family who lost their daughter in a crash which killed three learners and a driver at Ga-Mashashane in Limpopo, say they are failing to come to terms with her passing. Both vehicles, a bus and a minibus taxi were carrying learners. Several learners were injured and were hospitalised at various health care facilities. The Education Department says it has initiated psychosocial support to the affected families. The SABC News crew visited one of the bereaved families and compiled this report. Avhapfani Munyai reports.

The Central Student Representative Council of Cape Peninsula University of Technology has called for an investigation into the financial management at the Institution. This comes amid the suspension of the academic programme following weeks of student protests. In response, the management instructed the students to leave their residences. Among the numerous issues the SRC raised includes the safety of student residences, withholding of academic documents and the now-withdrawn Financial Recovery Plan for 2027. At the heart of this financial recovery plan - is to force students in residences to pay an upfront amount of seven-thousand rand upon registration next year. Earlier we caught up with Deputy Director General for University Education at the department of higher education, Professor Thandi Lewin. MEANWHILE SASRIA says institutions need to prepare for the risks when protests turn violent. Muzi Dladla, Executive Manager at Sasria follows up...

A.M. Edition for Aug. 21. WSJ's Alex Frangos explains the combination of factors that fueled a multi-day bond selloff and what to watch for in the weeks to come. Plus, the Trump administration targets the Bar Association's ability to accredit law schools. And James Rundle from the Dow Jones Risk Journal podcast looks at a White House initiative that could see private companies join the fight against foreign criminal groups. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Supreme Court allows above-ground construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue while the Justices consider legal challenges to the project; Vice President JD Vance returns to his hometown in Ohio to speak at the steel mill where his grandfather worked, promote the economic agenda of the Trump-Vance Administration, and support Republican candidates for office in Ohio; President Trump will rally tonight in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham, who faces a Senate Republican primary runoff next Tuesday against Rep. Ralph Norman; House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in New York's 3rd Congressional district for the Republican challenging the Democratic incumbent, his latest stop in a nationwide tour of battleground U.S. House districts likely to decide which party controls the House after election day; Education Department recommends the American Bar Association no longer be authorized by the federal government to accredit law schools, something it has done since 1952, accusing the group of having a liberal bias. We will talk about it with The Hill's Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schoenfeld (46); The Space Force general overseeing the Golden Dome project to protect the U.S. homeland from missiles and other airborne threats, gives an update on the technology tests so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, I sit down with Zachary Levenson to talk about the war on sociology and what happens when the academic governing body deems all existing sociology textbooks illegal to teach in the state of Florida. Zach highlights the purposefully vague verbiage of new policies, the anti-intellectualism fueling them, and why educators must never self-censor or comply in advance. Next up, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with Nolan Higdon to talk about his latest book MAGAcademy on how corporatism paved the way for the hostile takeover of Higher Ed. Nolan discusses the neoliberalization of academia, the purposeful devaluing of professors and treatment of students as customers that all predate the current attacks on higher ed. Nolan also warns of the dangers of compliance in advance and the smooth rhetoric of corporate takeovers wrapped in social justice ideologies. Zachary Levenson is associate professor of sociology at Florida International University. He is the author of the award-winning book Delivery as Dispossession (Oxford University Press, 2022). Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored National Judge. Higdons areas of concentration include critical AI literacy, podcasting, digital culture, news media history & propaganda, and critical media literacy. The News That Didn't Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The post The Violation and Capitulation of Higher Ed appeared first on KPFA.

-- On the Show: -- Senator Mitch McConnell remains missing from the Capitol, while his office has only released two questionable proof-of-life pictures -- Federal prosecutors drop charges against citizens after documents revealed damage to the reflecting pool stemmed from a botched renovation -- Donald Trump fails to file a Supreme Court rehearing petition in time, ending his legal attempt to erase birthright citizenship -- Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office, misremembers phrases, and makes wild claims about ongoing construction projects -- Donald Trump publishes an online rant insisting secret polling numbers prove his popularity despite record-low public approval numbers -- Daily Wire commentator Matt Walsh slams right-wing followers for ignoring high grocery prices and worsening living costs under Donald Trump -- Fox News host Laura Ingraham warns viewers about government overreach while defending her allies from potential future legal investigations -- A massive parasitic outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce turns deadly, with two reported deaths in Michigan under Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. -- On the Bonus Show: A poll finds Democrats top Republicans on the economy, the Education Department asks colleges to commit to Trump-approved reforms, the UFC lost $30 million on its White House event, and much more...

The Education Department transferred another 64 employees from K-12, special education, higher education and career, technical and adult education programs to other agencies. The American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, which represents Education employees, is denouncing the decision, calling it illegal and part of the administration's effort to dismantle the department. AFGE says Education transferred 10 Native education workers from multiple offices to the Department of the Interior. AFGE says two postsecondary education employees are going to the Department of State and another 52 workers in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Office of Postsecondary Education are headed to the Labor Department. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 29, 2026 ~ Podcast host James David Dickson joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the U.S. Education Department's threat to cut federal funding to school districts in Michigan and Maryland over transgender policies and the larger debate surrounding education and civil rights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2026 ~ Full Show: Live from the Rocket Classic, Kevin covers a wide range of local, national, and international topics. Former Congressman and Army veteran Peter Meijer joined the show to discuss President Trump's meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Live from Detroit Golf Club, sponsor exemption recipient Joe Hooks shared his journey to competing in the Rocket Classic. Congressional candidates Eric Chung, Ethan Baker, and Matt Maasdam stopped by for campaign check-ins ahead of key Michigan races. Richard McCall of Human I-T and Josh Edmonds of Digital C discussed the Rocket Classic's lasting impact on Detroit through efforts to close the digital divide and expand internet access. James David Dickson weighed in on the U.S. Education Department's threat to cut federal funding over transgender policies, while Jeff Monosso provided the latest as Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before lawmakers on the origins of COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The House passed another Iran war-powers restriction only for the Senate to reject it, the Education Department weakened protections against discriminatory school policies, Republicans referred Jack Smith for prosecution, new tariffs took effect, and the DOJ dropped subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists. Update: Iran-via NBC News and The Guardian More DOE Changes-via AP News Jack Smith-via CBS News New Tariffs-via NPR NY Times Journalists-via NY Times-Project Hope-GoFundMe: I Love Venezuela FoundationTake the pledge to be a voter at raisingvoters.org/beavoterDecember.on AmazonSubscribe to the Substack: kimmoffat.substack.comAll episodes can be found at:kimmoffat.com/thenewsAs always, you can find me onInstagram/Twitter/Bluesky @kimmoffat andTikTok @kimmoffatishere

Unlike most nations, the United States eschews centralized control over its system of higher education in favor of a more decentralized “regulatory triad” of accreditation agencies, state licensing authorities, and certification by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in federal student aid programs. To qualify for federal student loans and grants, colleges and universities must be institutionally accredited by an Education Department-recognized accrediting agency. As gatekeepers of federal financial aid, accreditors have great sway over their institutions. President Trump issued an executive order on "Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education," and the Education Department recently commenced negotiated rulemaking on new accreditation regulations and intends to publish a final rule by November 1, 2026.But what is the purpose of accreditation, and how much power do accreditors hold? What is the connection to federal funding, and how are determinations of "academic quality" made? Do the current accreditation processes and recognized agencies meet their aims? What is the role of the Department’s National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity in this process? What can the public expect to see in the Department’s new accreditation regulations? To what extent, if at all, can the Department use its recognition authority over accreditors effectively to address such topics as campus free speech, academic freedom, DEI, and other controversial issues? Join us for a discussion on the nuts and bolts of accreditation and what the current process means for the state of higher education in America today.Featuring:Robert S. Eitel, Co-Founder and President, Defense of Freedom InstituteJonathan Helwink, Principal, Helwink Legal Group, PLLCAdam Kissel, Visiting Lecturer in Formal Organizations, Trinity College(Moderator) Sarah Parshall Perry, Vice President & Senior Legal Fellow, Defending Education

Top headlines for Friday, July 17, 2026Focus on the Family's leadership transition as Jim Daly prepares to step down, the Education Department clapping back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers, Justice Amy Coney Barrett revealing she received a bulletproof vest after the Dobbs leak, and Pew's finding that nearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers.0:11 Sight & Sound, Wonder Project partner to stream productions1:14 Dept. of Ed. hits back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers2:04 Jim Daly begins Focus on the Family leadership transition2:54 Amy Coney Barrett given bulletproof vest after Dobbs leak3:50 Nearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers4:51 Marine Corps condemns remarks by House candidate about Trump5:48 Christians push back against Kairos II at Church of England SynodSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSight & Sound, Wonder Project partner to stream productions | EntertainmentDept. of Ed. hits back at podcasters who mocked homeschoolers | PodcastJim Daly begins Focus on the Family leadership transition | Church & MinistriesAmy Coney Barrett given bulletproof vest after Dobbs leak | PoliticsNearly 60% of Gen Z women get health info from influencers: Pew | Living Marine Corps condemns remarks by House candidate about Trump | U.S.Christians push back against Kairos II at Church of England Synod | Church & Ministries

Interview Date: June 28th, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Tina Oleff, agent at MSA Talent Agency, shares her dynamic journey through the dance industry—from her early days as a competitive dancer in Ohio to building a multifaceted career across performance, production, broadcasting, and talent representation. She highlights how there is no single path to success, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and trusting your instincts when navigating a career in dance.Tina gives an inside look at what agents are truly searching for when signing dancers, breaking down the importance of professionalism, strong training, clear submissions, and authenticity. She explains that talent alone is not enough—dancers must also be reliable, coachable, and easy to work with. She also shares actionable insights on how dancers can get noticed today, whether through classes, conventions, or digital submissions.Throughout the episode, Tina answers questions from dancers, offering guidance on breaking into major markets, avoiding common submission mistakes, and building lasting industry relationships. Her message is clear: focus on becoming undeniable through consistency, character, and connection—because success in this industry is built on more than just talent.Shownotes:0:00 – Introduction and Tina's career journey overview2:00 – Early training and starting teaching young4:00 – Moving to NYC and industry immersion6:20 – Injury leading to unexpected career pivot8:00 – Transition into conventions and agency work9:30 – Joining MSA and career breakthrough11:20 – How dancers get signed today12:00 – What makes a strong submission stand out13:20 – Demo reels vs single clips explained14:10 – Education pathways and industry exposure17:30 – College training vs commercial dance reality19:30 – Red flags agents notice immediately21:00 – What agents look for beyond talent22:00 – Importance of relationships and networking28:30 – Reality of training after getting signed41:00- Benefits of industry systems like ICDR43:30 – Handling negativity and industry pushback48:20 – Q&A: Maintaining relationships and networking authenticallyBiography:Tina Oleff, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, began her dance training at age six and grew up dancing competitively. She started teaching at just 16 years old before continuing her dance studies at Arizona State University.She later relocated to New York City, where she trained at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. During this time, she immersed herself in the dance community—assisting faculty, building meaningful industry relationships, and teaching extensively throughout the New York metropolitan area.Tina holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts and Marketing from Marymount Manhattan College and brings a diverse professional background spanning dance, production, and broadcast. Her experience includes working with top dance conventions and competitions, serving as an assistant to a prominent on-air sports broadcaster at ESPN, and gaining early experience within a leading dance agency. This multifaceted background gives her a unique and well-rounded perspective on the entertainment industry.She is currently an agent within the Talent and Education Departments at MSA Agency, where she leads the Los Angeles MSA KATS Division and MSA Education. Tina uses her expertise and network to support young artists, connect educators and choreographers with meaningful opportunities, and guide industry professionals in achieving their goals. Driven by her passion for dance and mentorship, she believes every artist has the ability to dream boldly, grow with confidence, and build an extraordinary career both in and beyond the industry.Connect on Social Media:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/teenie0/MSA:https://www.instagram.com/msa_kats/https://www.instagram.com/msa_education/https://www.instagram.com/msaagency/

Kalshi's new plan to prevent political campaign staffers from betting on their own campaigns is hardly foolproof. The disability community has concerns about moving special education oversight from the Education Department to the Department of Health and Human Services. Influencers are questioning the guidance to throw away leftover breast milk in a bottle after two hours.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren One of my “must reads” is Phil Cooke. His observations about media and leadership and lots of other topics are always short, sharp, and wise. If you're a regular listener to the podcast, you know that I've had him on the program before. Christina And today you're recommending his latest article, “When the Wheels Come Off: Why Leaders Fail in a Crisis.” Warren He says a crisis reveals a leader's true character. He advises leaders in crisis to “protect trust more than reputation.” He says, “Too many leaders try to preserve appearances. Strong leaders preserve credibility. Sometimes that means admitting mistakes publicly. The moment you stop communicating is the moment you start losing trust. Here's the hard truth: People rarely remember the crisis itself. They remember how the leader behaved. In normal seasons, leadership is strategy. In a crisis, leadership is all about character.” Christina Next up is a significant new statement from the European Evangelical Alliance. Our work here at MinistryWatch focuses mostly on the U.S. Why did you want to feature this news from the EEA? Warren Being an evangelical in Europe is a bit different than here in the United States. For one thing, evangelicals in Europe are relatively small in number. The European Evangelical Alliance claims to represent some 23 million evangelical Christians on the continent with more than 450 million people. The U.S., by comparison, has about 40 million evangelicals in a country with about 350 million people. Perhaps because European evangelicals are so much smaller in number, their aspirations for political power are more measured, you might say more modest. The EEA recently attempted, in a new document, to clarify the ‘identity and role' of evangelicals in public life. Christina And you think that American evangelicals have a lot to learn from it. Warren I do. Among other features of the document is an explicit attempt by European evangelicals to distance themselves from American evangelicals. “We oppose any political movement that undermines democratic accountability or treats any group of people as less than fully human,” the EEA says. “Evangelicals in Europe do not seek political privilege or dominance, do support a pluralistic and civil public square, do respect democratic institutions, rule of law, and human rights.” Further, they “reject coercion, manipulation, and the misuse of religion in politics.” By the way, you can read the entire statement for yourself. We have a link to it in today's show notes. Christina A new proposal by the Trump Administration caught your attention this week. Warren The federal government is considering a really bad idea. According to WORLD, “Public comment closed last Friday for a proposed Trump administration policy to combat government information leaks. The proposal would require all federal employees—in agencies ranging from the CIA to the Education Department—to sign a nondisclosure agreement.” Christina WORLD wrote a lenghy and balanced report on this topic, which we'll link to in today's show notes. But, until our listeners get a chance to read it, what else does the article say? Warren It says that “According to the Office of Personnel Management, the government-wide NDA wouldn't create new secrecy rules or increase penalties, but it would keep sensitive information secure. Violating the NDA could result in dismissal or legal penalties, the draft reads, and the agreement extends five years after federal employment ends.” Christina Free speech advocates and libertarian groups are up in arms about this proposed rule. Warren The conservative/libertarian Cato Institute has spoken out against the new rule. A coalition of roughly two dozen organizations—including journalism, transparency, and civil liberties groups—sent a joint letter arguing the rule would “silence public employees” and infringe First Amendment rights. Christina Here at MinistryWatch, we oppose non-disclosure agreements in general. Warren We do, and this one is a particularly bad idea, overbroad and a direct threat to transparency and limited government initiatives. By the way, the new proposal attracted some 30,000 comments, which you can search and read here. Christina Christianity Today's Bonnie Kristian recently did a penetrating interview with Tyler Johnson, a former pastor who now serves as chief impact officer at Come Near, the organization now responsible for He Gets Us. Warren I've never been a fan of the He Gets Us campaigns and approach, but the organizations and the philanthropists behind the campaign – including the Green Family of Hobby Lobby fame – have spent so much money in Christian media that criticism of the campaign in major Christian outlets has been muted. No one wants to derail the gravy train. That is why I give CT some credit for this interview, which asks challenging questions and does not accept cliches for answers. Christina Finally, Warren, a couple of remembrances, one of Robert Sloan, the president of Houston Baptist University, who died this week. The other is of Henry Hazlitt, who died more than 30 years ago. Warren First, Robert Sloan. I first met Robert B. Sloan at a meeting of conservative activists in 2006, right about the time he took over as president of Houston Baptist University. A few years later, I helped organize an event at HBU featuring Dr. Sloan, Marvin Olasky, and Ted Cruz. I had deep admiration for him and this news that he has died is a bit of a gut punch. He made a huge contribution to Christian higher education, and he has left many proteges who will carry on his work. That said, there are a few people I have known in my life who I think were uniquely gifted and called for their cultural moment. Chuck Colson was one. Bill Armstrong was another. Robert Sloan was one of those men. He will be missed by me and by many. You can read more about him here. Christina And Henry Hazlitt. Warren Henry Hazlitt was a journalist, syndicated columnist, and one of the big brains of the 20th century. He died on this date (July 9) in 1993. His book `Economics in One Lesson was for many years the book I would recommend to anyone who wanted to read just ONE book on economics. If you are a parent or grandparent, I recommend getting this book. It will help you explain economics to your children. Christina Any final thoughts before we go? Warren If you have not discovered our YouTube channel, check it out here. We now have nearly 200 videos there, and they have attracted tens of thousands of views. Subscribe, like, and share to spread the word about our work. I am in Albuquerque next month. If you live in the Land of Enchantment, one of my favorite states, reach out to me. I would love to share a meal or a cup of coffee with you. My email is wsmith@ministrywatch.com. We'd love to have your financial support as we approach our fiscal year end. Just go to www.ministrywatch.com/donate Christina The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

What are the benefits of a mission education experience for young adults? Dr. Shanna Opfer (Janet Cramer Endowed Professor of Education, Elementary Education Director, Chair of the Education Department at Concordia University, Nebraska), DCE Anne Gonzalez (Manager of Lay Missionary Recruitment for the LCMS Office of International Mission), Caylen McCoy (Pre-Seminary student at Concordia University, Nebraska, entering his junior year), and Rachel Ada (recent Concordia University, Nebraska, graduate and new teacher Hope Lutheran School, Shawnee, KS) join Andy and Sarah to talk about their recent mission education experience with LCMS Missionaries serving in Tanzania. They discuss why this type of opportunity was important for Dr. Opfer to offer students, everyone's experiences on the field and how they compared with what they expected, how the mission education experienced influenced their thoughts about mission work, how this trip will impact their future vocations, and their encouragement for others considering mission education experiences. Visit servenow.lcms.org for ongoing mission education opportunities. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) higher education provisions are effective July 1, and financial aid offices are on the front lines of putting them into practice. Melanie Storey, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, joins hosts Mushtaq Gunja and Jon Fansmith to talk about the implementation challenges, from new program-level accountability requirements to the practical questions about student aid that campuses are working through. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: "Uniform Guidance" Grantmaking Rule Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance​ Federal Register | May 28, 2026​​ https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance Summary: Office of M​anagement and Budget Government-Wide Regulations for Federal Financial Assistance ACE | June 16, 2026 https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Summary-OMB-Federal-Financial-Assistance-Regs-060226.pdf Sen. Collins Asks OMB to Withdraw Parts of Grant Rule, Extend Comment Period​ U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations | July 6, 2026 https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/sen-collins-asks-omb-to-withdraw-parts-of-grant-rule-extend-comment-period Comments Flood OMB Proposal to Cement Political Control of Grants Inside Higher Ed | July 7, 2026 https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/science-research-policy/2026/07/07/comments-flood-omb-proposal-political-control "Professional" Degree & Graduate Loan Limits Rule Nursing Gains 'Professional' Label for Student Loans After Judge's Ruling, But Theology Now Dropped The Associated Press | June 29, 2026 https://apnews.com/article/nursing-student-loans-professional-caps-theology-061ef7c1a98688e5338ff5128821a7b9 Professional Degree Definition Remains Contested as Student Loan Changes Take Effect July 1 ACE | June 29, 2026 https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/New-ED-Rules-in-Effect-July-1.aspx Accountability Rule (Earnings Test) U.S. Department of Education Issues Final Rule to Hold All Colleges and Universities Accountable for Low-Earning Programs  Department of Education | June 29, 2026 https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-hold-all-colleges-and-universities-accountable-low-earning-programs Financial Aid Shift to Hit Low-Wage Fields Like Religion, Cosmetology and Arts The Washington Post | June 30, 2026 https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/06/30/bible-beauty-performing-arts-schools-face-cuts-financial-aid/ Comments on Education Department's Proposed Rule on Accountability ACE | May 20, 2026 https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Comments-AHEAD-Accountability-NPRM-052026.pdf OBBB Student Loan Changes July 1 Brings Big Student Loan Changes. Here's What You Need to Know NPR | June 30, 2026 https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5835633/student-loans-guide-education-changes-repayment-plan Comments on the Education Department's Implementation of OBBB Financial Aid Provisions​ ACE | March 2, 2026 Public Service Loan Forgiveness https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Comments-ED-RISE-030226.pdf Judges Strike Down Trump's Restrictions on Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants The Washington Post | June 30, 2026 https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/06/30/court-strikes-down-trumps-limits-loan-forgiveness-public-servants/ Dear Colleague Letter on Housing Dear Colleague Letter​​ HUD | June 23, 2026 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28317431-06232026-as-trainors-dcl-on-racially-segregated-school-housing87/ Dear Colleague Letter Asks Colleges to End Affinity Housing​ Inside Higher Ed | June 26, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athletes https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/2026/06/26/dear-colleague-letter-asks-colleges-end-affinity-housing Supreme Court Decision on Transgender Athletes Supreme Court Allows States to Bar Transgender Athletes From Girls' Sports The New York Times | June 30, 2026n https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/30/us/politics/supreme-court-transgender-athletes.html

Most companies recruit interns to take work off someone's plate. Your Health does the opposite — and it's why several of its current executives, including a Chief Information Officer, first walked in the door as interns. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Heather Bower, Director of Experiential Learning, who has taken the reins of Your Health's internship, mentorship, preceptorship, and apprenticeship programs. Heather shares how a long-standing program is being rebuilt with structure, data, and intention — organized into semester cohorts, anchored by a four-day all-company orientation, and designed so every intern owns a project with genuine stakes. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why "get interns because they're cheap" is exactly the wrong spirit — and what replaces it How one MBA intern's shadowing experience redirected him toward nursing school The "spreadsheet whisperer" intern who taught regional leadership to pull data faster What surprises interns most once they're inside healthcare: the human complexity How Your Health uses feedback loops to move interns toward roles where they'll actually shine If you're early in your career and unsure where you fit, this episode is a map to possibilities you may not know exist. Press play and rethink what an internship can really be. www.YourHealth.Org

From the NACUA Annual Conference in Nashville, Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Beth Gellman-Beer of Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC to discuss the Education Department's recent announcement that OCR would move some of its major functions to DOJ (Episode 174) ---- Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC: https://evergreenllc.education Dan Schorr, LLC: https://danschorrllc.com/ Dan's fiction reading and writing Substack: https://danschorr.substack.com/ Dan Schorr Books: https://danschorrbooks.com/ 

The Education Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer lost more than half of its staff in early 2025 during the Trump administration's reduction-in-force campaign, leaving some suboffices completely empty, the agency's Office of the Inspector General found in a report issued Monday. The OIG used Microsoft Office and Teams to track down who was subject to the RIF during the first nearly ten weeks of President Donald Trump's second term, finding it gutted 40% or 1,579 of the agency's workers in total. The OIG said it was presented with a scope limitation for the review due to the department not providing all requested information or giving unfettered access to Department staff, which limited its ability to fully address the review objective. Specifically in the CIO's office, the OIG counted 44 remaining employees of the 92 employed in January 2025 — a 52% reduction. About 8% of all separated employees in the agency were in IT management, it found, and about $6 million in OCIO contracts were terminated as part of the Department of Government Efficiency's massive agency reorganization campaign in early 2025. Suboffices within the OCIO that are statutorily required to oversee all departmental operational enterprise IT infrastructures and software, develop IT investment performance measures and conduct security reviews mandated by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act have no remaining employees, the report said. NASA issued a long-awaited list of awardees for the latest iteration of a multibillion-dollar cross-government IT acquisition vehicle, moving the large-scale contract forward. In a brief notice on Monday, the agency said it would start processing the awards for the sixth generation of its Solutions for Enterprise‑wide Procurement contract, known as SEWP VI. It also disclosed more than 2,100 awardees across three categories: IT solutions, enterprise-wide IT services, and mission-based IT services. Among the hundreds of awardees, the list includes IBM, Leidos, KPMG, Carahsoft Technology Corp., Peraton, REI Systems, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), CACI, Cherokee Nation Government Solutions, Amivero and Guidehouse. All of the awards are indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with a 10-year ordering period and a maximum ordering value of $20 billion. The contract period begins Nov. 1 and will run through October 2036. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Department of Education is shifting civil rights investigations to the Department of Justice, a move that undermines the resolution-focused approach to resolving complaints that has supported students and campuses for decades. The dotEDU team breaks down what this latest move to dismantle ED means for higher ed, along with the latest updates on the House FY 2027 spending bill, changes to the rules for how federal grants are awarded, and more. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Partnerships to Strengthen Coordination for Individuals with Disabilities Programs, Bolster Civil Rights Enforcement https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-announces-additional-partnerships-strengthen-coordination-individuals-disabilities-programs-bolster-civil-rights Education Dept. Plans to Move Special Ed and Civil Rights Out of the Agency The Washington Post | June 16, 2026 https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/06/16/education-dept-plans-move-special-ed-civil-rights-out-agency/ Committee Approves FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act https://appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/committee-approves-fy27-labor-health-and-human-services-and-education Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2027​ https://appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/fy27-labor-health-and-human-services-education-and-related-agencies-bill-subcommittee-summary.pdf Higher Education Faces New Spending Limits as House Appropriations Bill Advances ACE | June 15, 2026 https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/House-Committee-Passes-FY27-Labor-HHS-Bill.aspx House Republicans Aim to Override Trump's Loan Limit Regulations Inside Higher Ed | June 12, 2026 https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/student-aid-policy/2026/06/12/house-gop-tries-override-trumps-loan-limit Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Federal Register https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/29/2026-10817/regulation-for-federal-financial-assistance Office of Management and Budget Government-Wide Regulations for Federal Financial Assistance ACE | June 2, 2026 https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Summary-OMB-Federal-Financial-Assistance-Regs-060226.pdf Judge Blocks USCIS Pause, but International Students Remain in Limbo​ Inside Higher Ed | June 16, 2026 https://www.insidehighered.com/news/global/international-students-us/2026/06/16/intl-students-still-limbo-even-uscis-pause-over Remember the Dreamers https://www.rememberthedreamers.org/

Randi Weingarten, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, Public Education, and the Future of Democracy, https://bookshop.org/p/books/why-fascists-fear-teachers-public-education-and-the-future-of-democracy-randi-weingarten/86407292f508ba9 19th News, Education Department changes are leaving millions of vulnerable students at risk , https://19thnews.org/2026/06/education-changes-trump-special-ed/ LDF Condemns the U.S. Department of Education's Latest Efforts to Dismantle Agency and Abandon Students' Civil Rights, https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/ldf-condemns-the-u-s-department-of-educations-latest-efforts-to-dismantle-agency-and-abandon-students-civil-rights/ Randi Weingarten, Devices down, eyes up, hands-on:10 points to boost student learning and success in the AI era, https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2026/weingarten_npc_speech-may-27-2026.pdf NBC News, Teachers union president calls for limits on AI and screen time in schools, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/education/randi-weingarten-teachers-union-limits-ai-screen-time-school-rcna346871

It's 946 days until the legally defined end of the 47th Presidency, but the merit of upcoming elections becomes more suspect as time goes on. In the meantime, we monitor Team Algae along with the president, UFC beats down grass, and Donny really likes all the gold in Versailles. Other Titles Considered: Choking a Marine Tussle in the Garden Canadian gets Deported Special Show Links: Our long national sunscreen nightmare is almost over https://link.theverge.com/view/68c47410e4a1c5625b037497risft.84w/91a8a2d5 Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights https://apnews.com/article/trump-civil-rights-special-education-3483478a51ea8001fcc70e8a77d08d9a UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/14/white-house-ufc-fighters-crypto Mississippi child killed after police shoot at vehicle while responding to shoplifting call https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/15/us/mississippi-police-shooting-child

** Don't forget about Tuesday's Macro ‘n Chill, the online gathering where we listen to the podcast together and discuss the issues it covers. Bring your insights, questions, and good-faith disagreements. June 23, 8pm ET/5pm PT. Use this link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yI-UE7W1TcGglJSZ2l-FfgAs much as we'd like to blame Donald Trump for the near-destruction of higher education, the rot set in long before he ever set foot in the White House. Political analyst and author Nolan Higdon is back to talk with Steve about his new book, MAGA Academy: How Corporatism Paved the Way for the Hostile Takeover of Higher Ed.Nolan makes the case that Trump's hostile takeover of the academy was only possible because fifty years of neoliberal corporatization had already reduced universities to profit-driven enterprises. (He also points out that this was spearheaded largely by so-called liberal Democrats.) From the weakening of faculty power and the crushing weight of student debt to the erosion of academic freedom and the treatment of students as mere customers, the stage was set long before MAGA became a political force. If higher education had a civic mission, it has been gutted. Critical inquiry is replaced by vapid careerism and market logic.Steve and Nolan examine how federal funding and corporate influence turned campuses into compliant institutions, more concerned with their bottom line. Steve brings the crucial macro-economic, challenging the false scarcity that puts the kibosh on public investment in education. As he often reminds us, the federal government is the issuer of the currency. It is not revenue-constrained, yet we continue to accept austerity and tuition hikes as if there were no other way.The conversation highlights how higher education reflects broader class relations and power structures within capitalism. MAGA's higher education agenda is part of a longer historical process that leads to today's intensified struggles over knowledge, ideology, and power.Nolan Higdon is a prominent political analyst, author, and media scholar. He teaches in Merrill College and the Education Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. A veteran of the "corporate university" era, Higdon has authored numerous books, including The Anatomy of Fake News and Surveillance Education. His latest work, MAGAcademy, exposes the bipartisan neoliberal roots of the modern authoritarian shift in American higher education.Find his work on Substack: nolanhigdon.substack.com@NolanHigdonCML on X

First up, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with media analyst Nolan Higdon to dig into big techs hold on higher ed – namely their aims to surveil, extract and breach. Nolan digs into a recent hacking scandal, how big tech aligns with the likes of Epstein and a dark history of eugenics, big tech propaganda and authentic resistance. Next up, Dr. Austin Kocher comes back on the program to dig into some recent news that didn't make the news vis a vis immigration, from overcrowding court hearings to expedite deportation to handpicking so-called deportation judges, the cruelty is the point. But there are some glimmers in this world full of triggers, and as always a lot of it has to do with communities fighting back.   Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored National Judge. Higdon's areas of concentration include critical AI literacy, podcasting, digital culture, news media history & propaganda, and critical media literacy. Dr. Austin Kocher is a political and legal geographer studying the theories, laws, and institutional practices behind immigration enforcement. His research focuses on the political and legal geography of immigration enforcement, examining topics such as mass immigrant surveillance, the digitization of asylum processes, and the impacts of immigration policies on vulnerable populations. He is Assistant Research Professor in the Office of Research and Creative Activity in the S.I. Newhouse of Public Communication at Syracuse University, affiliated faculty member with the Department of Geography at the Maxwell School, and an affiliated expert at the Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship. Kocher is also a Research Fellow at American University's Center for Latin American and Latino Studies and the Immigration Lab.   The News That Didn't Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The post Project Censored – Big Tech vs. Intelligence / Latest Immigration News appeared first on KPFA.

Today's Headlines: Trump signed the Iran peace deal remotely in a hastily arranged gaggle — not the formal Swiss ceremony originally planned — after the two-page memorandum was leaked ahead of signing, forcing him to spend his G7 time defending a deal he'd spent two days trying to keep secret. The terms are as follows:  immediate ceasefire on all fronts including Lebanon, the US ends its naval blockade and Iran opens the Strait within 30 days, the US and allies finance at least $300 billion in Iranian reconstruction, sanctions end, and Iran pinky promises no nuclear weapons with the rest of the nuclear questions to be negotiated later. Trump's own base and Netanyahu both hated it, largely because it's worse than the JCPOA Obama negotiated — which Trump spent years calling the worst deal in history. Israel continued launching strikes on Lebanon right up until the deal was signed, because of course it did. On the election beat, Trump's Senate picks won in Georgia, Oklahoma, and Alabama, but his Georgia governor pick lost to a healthcare executive who spent $200 million of his own money, and an election denier lost the Georgia secretary of state race, which is the best news of the week. Georgia Republicans also quietly admitted they don't have enough time to redistrict before the midterms, so that particular voter suppression project is on hold until at least 2028. The Trump administration announced it's dismantling the Department of Education by moving special education oversight to HHS and civil rights enforcement to the DOJ, because nothing says "we care about disabled kids" like putting their education under the same department currently being run by a guy who thinks vaccines cause autism. And finally, Sean Penn wrote and is directing a January 6th movie with Bradley Cooper reportedly in talks to play a cop caught up in the insurrection, interesting. Resources/Articles mentioned: WSJ: Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says X:  Antifa_Ultras  WaPo: After draping White House in gold, Trump heads to ‘the real deal': Versailles NYT: Vance Is Pressed on Epstein, Race and His Boss on ‘The View' The Independent: Trump's 14 point Iran deal leaked as president threatens to drop bombs again if Tehran doesn't ‘behave' NBC News: Israel cut out of Iran deal as Trump keeps deriding Netanyahu in public NBC News: Georgia Republicans backtrack on redistricting plans NYT: Takeaways From the Runoff and Primary Elections in Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma WaPo: Education Dept. plans to move special ed and civil rights out of the agency Sean Penn To Direct Timely Movie Next, Re-Teaming With Warner Bros On Story Of January 6th Cop With Bradley Cooper In Talks To Star Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts the show by talking to Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who gives a much-anticipated update on the passing of the SAVE Act and what's standing in the way. Glenn and Jason speculate on what they believe is happening in Iran. Glenn lays out why those who hunt down "monsters" most often become the monsters they claim to be fighting against. Glenn explains that true patriotism means acknowledging your country's downfalls without fixating on them and being proud of what your country does right. Is the American dream of owning a house a dying dream? Glenn warns not to let headlines about million-dollar homes and rising electric costs convince you that owning a home is hopeless, as the majority of America remains affordable. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights for the Department of Justice Harmeet Dhillon joins to exclusively announce that the DOJ's Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education will forge a new interagency agreement to restore parents' rights and advance the plan to shutter the Education Department. Vocal coach Roger Love joins to discuss his documentary "Find Your Voice," premiering in Los Angeles next week, which chronicles how he helped a man overcome a lifelong stutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn starts the show by talking to Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who gives a much-anticipated update on the passing of the SAVE Act and what's standing in the way. Glenn explains that true patriotism means acknowledging your country's downfalls without fixating on them and being proud of what your country does right. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights for the Department of Justice Harmeet Dhillon joins to exclusively announce that the DOJ's Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education will forge a new interagency agreement to restore parents' rights and advance the plan to shutter the Education Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Sperrazza, Mike Lomas, and Glenn Wiggle open on the UFC Freedom 250 card staged at the White House over Trump's birthday weekend, then break down the left's "no one left behind" counter-programming videos. The conversation turns to Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire and the wave of envy it kicked off, with the guys working through wealth-tax pitches from Elizabeth Warren, AOC, and Bernie Sanders, including Sanders' proposal to take a 50% stake in AI companies for a government wealth fund. They get into Sanders' own three homes and best-selling anti-capitalism books, the eightfold jump in student loan debt after the government took over lending, the slide in U.S. education rankings since the Education Department was created, and Zohran Mamdani's finances. Also in the mix: Iran and the oil blockade, Bible-verse caps on the San Francisco Giants, the Gavin Newsom investigation, and FBI child-trafficking rescues.00:00 — UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and Trump's birthday03:00 — The left's "no one left behind" counter-programming songs06:00 — Collectivism, envy, and Elon Musk as the first trillionaire12:00 — Elizabeth Warren and AOC on the wealth tax18:00 — Iran, the oil blockade, and ceasefire prospects20:00 — Bible-verse caps on the Giants and politics in sports22:00 — The Newsom investigation, J6 prosecutions, and FBI trafficking rescues25:00 — Immigration enforcement and the "Maryland dad"30:00 — Bernie Sanders' three homes and his 50% tax on AI stock42:00 — Student loans, the Education Department, and Mamdani's finances

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that more oversight duties are being moved out of the Department of Education.

Yale University's Committee on Trust in Higher Education spent a year examining the forces behind declining public confidence in colleges and universities and came back with 20 recommendations for how institutions can respond. Julia Adams, cochair of the committee, walks us through the findings and what they might mean for campuses nationwide.  Here are links to the the report and the policy issues the hosts discuss: Report of the Yale Committee on Trust in Higher Education (PDF) https://president.yale.edu/sites/default/files/2026-04/Report-of-the-Committee-on-Trust-in-Higher-Education.pdf Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08556/reimagining-and-improving-student-education-federal-student-loan-program-final-regulations The Rule That's Blocking the Next Generation of Health Care Workers Higher Education Today | May 12, 2026 https://www.higheredtoday.org/2026/05/11/the-rule-thats-blocking-healthcare-workers/ Education Department's Final Rule on Financial Aid Locks in Restrictive Graduate Loan Limits  https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/ED-Final-Rule-Locks-in-Restrictive-Grad-Loan-Limits-.aspx Contact Congress: Help Students Access Professional Degree Programs https://www.votervoice.net/ACENET/Campaigns/132758/Respond Justice Denied: How Trump's Office for Civil Rights Reached a 12-Year Low in Protecting Students from Discrimination https://www.sanders.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/04.24.26-Justice-Denied-How-Trumps-Office-for-Civil-Rights-Reached-a-12-Year-Low-in-Protecting-Students-from-Discrimination_FINAL.pdf Court blocks Education Department's data demands for over 170 more colleges Higher Ed Dive | April 27, 2026 https://www.highereddive.com/news/education-department-acts-survey-preliminary-injunction/818620/

This Day in Legal History: Anti-Spitting LawsOn May 12, 1896, New York City adopted one of the country's best-known early anti-spitting laws, aimed at stopping the spread of tuberculosis. At the time, tuberculosis was one of the deadliest diseases in American cities, and public health officials were increasingly focused on sputum as a source of infection. The new rule made it illegal to spit in public places, including streets, sidewalks, public buildings, and transit spaces. That may sound like a small matter today, but in the late nineteenth century it was part of a much larger legal campaign to use city power to fight disease.The law reflected the growing belief that personal habits could become public harms when they created risks for others. It also showed how local governments were beginning to treat public health as a matter of regulation, enforcement, and criminal penalty. Violators could face fines, and in some cases arrest, which turned a common social habit into a legally punishable act. The ordinance was not just about cleanliness; it was about using law to change behavior before illness spread.New York's approach influenced other cities, which passed similar anti-spitting rules as tuberculosis campaigns expanded across the country. The measure also raised a familiar legal question: when does protecting public health justify limiting individual freedom in public spaces? That question would appear again in later fights over quarantine, vaccination, sanitation, smoking bans, and other health regulations.Anti-spitting laws are a reminder that public health law often develops through ordinary, everyday conduct rather than dramatic courtroom battles. The legal element here is the police power, because the ordinance shows how local governments used their authority to protect health, safety, and welfare by regulating conduct in shared public spaces.Andrew Left, the founder of Citron Research and a well-known short seller, is set to go on trial in Los Angeles over federal criminal charges that he manipulated the market and misled investors. Prosecutors say Left used his public profile, including social media posts and television appearances, to announce trading positions in companies such as Nvidia and Tesla while secretly closing those positions soon after price moves. The government alleges that this strategy allowed him to make at least $16 million.Prosecutors also claim Left gave hedge funds advance notice of his public calls in exchange for compensation and hid those arrangements through fake invoices. Left has pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers argue that he made honest market commentary in good faith. They also say there is no law requiring an investor to hold a position for any particular amount of time after speaking publicly about it. Jury selection is expected to begin this week, and the trial could include testimony from retail investors and other witnesses. The case has drawn attention because short sellers often argue that their work is protected speech and that they help expose fraud or overvaluation in public companies.Some legal experts see the prosecution as an aggressive theory, especially because investors are generally allowed to change their minds about trades. At the same time, the Justice Department appears to be trying to prove more than ordinary opinion or trading strategy by alleging deception, secret coordination, and knowingly false statements. If convicted of securities fraud, Left could face a lengthy prison sentence.Short seller Andrew Left to stand trial in LA over manipulation charges | ReutersSome incoming law students are starting school in May or June instead of waiting until the fall so they can qualify under the current federal student loan system before new limits take effect on July 1. A few law schools already had summer start programs, but demand has increased as students try to avoid the new loan caps for professional degrees. Stetson University College of Law and Rutgers Law School even created summer start options specifically to help students borrow under the existing rules. Under the expiring system, graduate and professional students can borrow up to the full cost of tuition and living expenses through federal loans.The new system will cap federal borrowing for professional programs at $50,000 per year and $200,000 total, which could leave some law students needing private loans. That is a major concern because private loans may have higher interest rates, stricter credit requirements, and fewer protections than federal loans. Stetson's dean said the early start option may be especially helpful for students with poor credit or existing debt. The Education Department has defended the new caps as a way to reduce excessive borrowing and pressure schools to lower costs. Several schools, including Seattle University, Rutgers, Ave Maria, and Drexel, report increased interest in summer programs. Administrators say the loan changes are driving much of that demand, though some worry that many applicants still do not understand how much the new rules could affect them.Some US law students enroll early to beat the federal loan clock | ReutersA federal judge in Washington, D.C., refused to immediately approve Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over his delayed disclosure of a large Twitter stake. The SEC had accused Musk of waiting too long to report that he had acquired more than 5% of Twitter's shares before later revealing a 9.2% stake in April 2022. According to the agency, that delay allowed Musk to save about $150 million before he ultimately bought Twitter for $44 billion. Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said she needs more information before approving the deal, including whether it is fair, serves the public interest, and is free from improper collusion or corruption. She ordered Musk and the SEC to appear in court on May 13 and be ready to propose a schedule for briefs defending the settlement. The proposed deal would not require Musk to admit wrongdoing or return the money the SEC says he saved. Musk has said the delayed filing was accidental and has argued that the lawsuit was politically motivated. The case also comes as the SEC, now under Chairman Paul Atkins, is shifting its enforcement priorities under the Trump administration. The timing of the settlement talks has drawn attention because they were disclosed shortly after the SEC's enforcement chief left her post. For now, the judge made clear that she will not simply sign off on the agreement without scrutiny.US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This week, the violation and capitulation of higher education. First up, I sit down with Zachary Levenson to talk about the war on sociology and what happens when the academic governing body deems all existing sociology textbooks illegal to teach in the state of Florida. Zach highlights the purposefully vague verbiage of new policies, the anti-intellectualism fueling them, and why educators must never self-censor or comply in advance. Next up, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with Nolan Higdon to talk about his latest book MAGAcademy on how corporatism paved the way for the hostile takeover of Higher Ed. Nolan discusses the neoliberalization of academia, the purposeful devaluing of professors and treatment of students as customers that all predate the current attacks on higher ed. Nolan also warns of the dangers of compliance in advance and the smooth rhetoric of corporate takeovers wrapped in social justice ideologies. Zachary Levenson is associate professor of sociology at Florida International University. He is the author of the award-winning book Delivery as Dispossession (Oxford University Press, 2022). Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored National Judge. Higdons areas of concentration include critical AI literacy, podcasting, digital culture, news media history & propaganda, and critical media literacy. The News That Didn't Make the News. Each week, co-hosts Mickey Huff and Eleanor Goldfield conduct in depth interviews with their guests and offer hard hitting commentary on the key political, social, and economic issues of the day with an emphasis on critical media literacy. The post The Violation and Capitulation of Higher Education appeared first on KPFA.

The Trump administration's anti-transgender rights campaign is targeting another historic university. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

It's Wednesday, March 18th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Timothy Reed Swedish Christian family guilty of “religious extremism” for going to church The European Court of Human Rights refused to hear an appeal of a Swedish Christian family in a case involving parental rights and religious freedom. Back in 2022, officials in Sweden separated Daniel and Bianca Samson from their two eldest daughters. The state found no evidence of abuse but accused the family of “religious extremism” for simply attending church three times a week. Morales Sancho, Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, stated, “The element of religious discrimination is also unmistakable in this case. The state labeled the family as religious extremists solely because of their active practice of their Christian faith.” Psalm 14:4 asks, “Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge, who eat up My people as they eat bread, and do not call on the LORD?” Swedish population embraces sexual perversion Sadly, people in Sweden are the most likely to view homosexuality as morally acceptable in a recent Pew Research survey. The study surveyed 30,000 people across 25 countries. People in European countries were also among the most likely to be morally accepting of homosexuality, abortion, and divorce.   Christianity's decline in England People in Britain are worried about the decline of Christianity in the nation. A study by Whitestone Insight found that 52% of Brits believe that drifting from their Christian roots is bad for future generations. Fifty-eight percent also said that Christianity plays a beneficial role in public life.  This comes as Christian identification has declined. Only 44% of adults in Britain identified as Christian last year, down from 54% in 2018. Carrie Prejean, who objected to Zionism, was fired by Trump's religious liberty commissionIn the United States, a member of the U.S. President's Religious Liberty Commission, Carrie Prejean Boller, was removed from her position after she registered opposition to Zionism last month.  A recent convert to Catholicism, Boller challenged the tenets of Zionism, claiming they were incompatible with her faith. She also sent a letter to President Donald Trump after her removal, explaining her misgivings. She appeared on the podcast of LifeSiteNews.com editor John-Henry Western. BOLLER: “I know there's three Catholics that are thinking about running for president in 2028 so I don't think now is the time to really dismiss Catholics, fire Catholics, remove Catholics, simply because I'm standing up for my Catholic faith. “So, I'm hopeful that he's going to make the right decision. Otherwise, this religious liberty commission should be completely shut down. If I don't have my religious freedom on a Religious Freedom Commission, it's not a religious freedom commission.” Christian workplaces thrive Employees in Christian-led workplaces report high levels of engagement in their work according to a new report.  The State of the Christian Workplace 2026 report released new data on 40,000 employees in over 400 Christian organizations in the U.S. Sixty-one percent of employees in Christian-led workplaces reported being engaged in their work. These engagement levels are nearly twice that of the U.S. workforce overall.  Jay Bransford, President & CEO of Best Christian Workplaces, noted, “Engaged employees bring energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and passion that directly fuel Kingdom impact.” Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” U.S. federal workforce shrunk by 10.3% Pew Research reports that the U.S. federal workforce shrank by 10.3 percent in 2025.  Nearly 350,000 people quit, retired, were laid off, or otherwise left the federal government last year. That's an 80 percent increase compared to 2024. Agencies with the most job cuts included the U.S. Agency for International Development, the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, and the Education Department. 18-year-old rescues brother from axe-wielding man And finally, an 18-year-old is thanking God after protecting his brother from an ax-wielding man in Florida over the weekend.  Fox News reports Leodan Pino and his 16-year-old brother were closing up a car wash in Ocala. That's when the suspect approached while yelling and threatening.  Pino told the man he had to leave. The man refused and pulled out an ax.  Thankfully, Pino is a military recruit and trained in mixed martial arts. He proceeded to execute a take down and subdued the suspect until police arrived.  Listen to his comments afterward.  PINO: “I'm very thankful that God gave me the opportunity and gave me the strength to be able to control that situation. Very thankful that I was the one closing with my brother and no one else was. Because I'm not too sure if any of my co-workers would have done the same thing as I would have.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, March 18th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Episode 5210: Politico Reports That America Wants More Mass Deportations; Terrorist In The Education Department Of Texas

March 7, 2025 Governor Gavin Newsom opposes trans athletes in women's sports; Trump held a Cabinet meeting today to clarify to his agency heads that they're in charge of ruining people's lives and not Elon Musk; a federal judge has held Mike Lindell in contempt for failure to comply with disclosure in the Smartmatic defamation case; judges face increased threats after being called out by Musk; Trump has exempted some automakers from tariffs; Musk suggests the US should privatize the Postal Service; only 8% of the troops kicked out of the military for refusing the COVID vaccine are interested in returning; Trump and Bondi loyalists are making a bid to take over the DC Bar; the US suspends costly deportation flights using military aircraft; Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has quit rather than face the Supreme Court to keep his job; a draft executive order is calling for the closure of the Education Department; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything — John Fugelsang The John Fugelsang Podcast SiriusXM Progress The Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour Sexy Liberal Stories: Judge finds Mike Lindell in contempt for failing to turn over documents in Smartmatic defamation case | ABC News Exclusive: Judges face rise in threats as Musk blasts them over rulings | Reuters Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month | Reuters Elon Musk suggests the U.S. should privatize the Postal Service and Amtrak | NBC News Marines and soldiers discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine show limited interest in rejoining | AP News Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk | POLITICO Federal workforce watchdog who was fired by Trump drops legal fight to get his job back - JOSH GERSTEIN | POLITICO Exclusive | U.S. Suspends Costly Deportation Flights Using Military Aircraft | WSJ Trump to sign executive order calling for closing Education Dept. | The Washington Post Trump Decried Millions Spent 'Making Mice Transgender.' It Was Cancer and Asthma Research | Rolling Stone Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump has launched us into a war with Iran and his team is trying to convince their base it's different from the Iraq war. MAGA has turned against Trump over his war with Iran. The Education Department is getting backlash over a new post. Trump floats Ted Cruz for the Supreme Court. A new report shows that Trump's manufacturing boom hasn't happened. ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK  ☞        https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM  ☞   https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER  ☞         https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK  ☞     https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT

The Epstein Files is one of the biggest stories in the world... and it isn't. In our latest, we dive into the media coverage of the Epstein Files with professor of media studies Nolan Higdon(@NolanHigdonCML).Bio//Nolan Higdon is a political analyst, author, host of The Disinfo Detox Podcast, lecturer at Merrill College and the Education Department at University of California, Santa Cruz, and Project Censored Judge. Higdon's popular Substack includes the bi-weekly Gaslight Gazette, which chronicles important and well-researched examples of disinformation, character assassination, and censorship in the United States. Higdon's areas of concentration include critical AI literacy, podcasting, digital culture, news media history & propaganda, and critical media literacy. He is the author of The Anatomy of Fake News: A Critical News Literacy Education (2020); Let's Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management, and Critical Media Literacy (2022); The Media And Me: A Guide To Critical Media Literacy For Young People (2022); and Surveillance Education: Navigating the conspicuous absence of privacy in schools(Routledge). Higdon is a founding member of the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas. Higdon is a regular source of expertise for CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle.-------------------------