Ep. 1399 - Higher Education Is Failing America
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David Cohn, filling in for Matt Walsh, begins by discussing the declining enrollment of young men in college, highlighting the trend's significance and personal connection to his family's history in academia. He attributes this decline to the weakening of higher education, prioritizing short-term profits and left-wing ideology over quality knowledge and truth. Cohn then delves into the reasons behind the education gap between men and women, citing research that suggests girls outperform boys in educational achievement due to factors like agreeableness, female teachers, and limited recess. He argues that this trend is not necessarily a bad thing for women but highlights the need to address the declining performance of men in higher education. Cohn proposes four solutions to revitalize the system: eliminating pointless curriculums, limiting access to federally backed student loans, stopping the promotion of college degrees as essential for success, and abolishing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He emphasizes the importance of true diversity based on ability and thought, not immutable characteristics. Cohn then moves on to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on Donald Trump's immunity for official acts, highlighting the potential implications for the upcoming election. He also covers the story of a woman jailed for cocaine-fueled sex with a dog, expressing his disbelief and questioning the lack of attention from animal rights activists. Cohn then discusses a topless protest by French feminists against authoritarianism, praising their boldness and creativity. He then criticizes ESPN's decision to honor Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award, arguing that the award should be reserved for Americans who have made significant contributions to the veteran community. Cohn concludes the episode by discussing the cancellation of climate activists, highlighting their disruptive and counterproductive behavior, and emphasizing the need for more effective and responsible environmental activism.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the episode of The Matt Wall Show, hosted by David Cohn, who will be filling in for Matt Walsh. The episode will cover various topics, including the declining enrollment of young men in college, the Supreme Court's ruling on Donald Trump's immunity, a woman jailed for bestiality, and climate activists getting canceled.
Declining College Enrollment
This Chapter explores the declining enrollment of young men in college, highlighting the trend's significance and personal connection to the host's family history in academia. The host attributes this decline to the weakening of higher education, prioritizing short-term profits and left-wing ideology over quality knowledge and truth.
Saudi Arabia Ends Petrodollar Deal
This Chapter discusses Saudi Arabia's recent decision to end its 50-year petrodollar deal with the U.S., which has the potential to weaken the U.S. dollar. The host emphasizes the importance of diversifying savings into gold as a hedge against potential economic instability.
Supreme Court Rules on Trump's Immunity
This Chapter covers the Supreme Court's ruling on Donald Trump's immunity for official acts, highlighting the potential implications for the upcoming election. The host discusses the ruling's impact on the ongoing legal proceedings against Trump and the potential for further complications for prosecutors.
Woman Jailed for Bestiality
This Chapter discusses the story of a woman jailed for cocaine-fueled sex with a dog, expressing the host's disbelief and questioning the lack of attention from animal rights activists.
French Feminist Protest
This Chapter discusses a topless protest by French feminists against authoritarianism, praising their boldness and creativity. The host contrasts this protest with the more passive approach of American feminists.
ESPN Honors Prince Harry
This Chapter criticizes ESPN's decision to honor Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award, arguing that the award should be reserved for Americans who have made significant contributions to the veteran community. The host expresses his support for Pat Tillman's mother's stance on the issue.
Climate Activists Canceled
This Chapter discusses the cancellation of climate activists, highlighting their disruptive and counterproductive behavior, and emphasizing the need for more effective and responsible environmental activism. The host criticizes the activists' tactics and their air of moral superiority.
Keywords
Petrodollar
The Petrodollar is a term used to describe the system in which oil-producing countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, sell their oil exclusively in U.S. dollars. This system was established in 1974 and has been a major factor in the U.S. dollar's global dominance. The recent decision by Saudi Arabia to end its petrodollar deal with the U.S. has the potential to weaken the U.S. dollar's position in the global economy.
Higher Education
Higher education refers to post-secondary education, typically at colleges and universities. The episode discusses the declining enrollment of young men in college, highlighting concerns about the quality and value of higher education in the U.S. The host argues that higher education institutions have prioritized short-term profits and left-wing ideology over quality knowledge and truth, leading to a decline in the value of college degrees.
Climate Activism
Climate activism refers to the efforts of individuals and groups to raise awareness about climate change and advocate for policies to address it. The episode criticizes the tactics of certain climate activists, highlighting their disruptive and counterproductive behavior. The host argues that these activists are hurting their own cause by resorting to attention-seeking stunts and failing to engage in more effective and responsible activism.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is a former U.S. president who has been a controversial figure in American politics. The episode discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity for official acts, highlighting the potential implications for the upcoming election. The host discusses the ruling's impact on the ongoing legal proceedings against Trump and the potential for further complications for prosecutors.
Pat Tillman
Pat Tillman was an NFL player who enlisted in the U.S. Army after the September 11th terrorist attacks. He was killed by friendly fire in 2004. The Pat Tillman Award for Service is an award given by ESPN to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the veteran community. The episode criticizes ESPN's decision to honor Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award, arguing that the award should be reserved for Americans who have made significant contributions to the veteran community.
Invictus Games
The Invictus Games are an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service members and veterans. The episode mentions the Invictus Games Foundation, which Prince Harry is involved with, as the reason for ESPN's decision to honor him with the Pat Tillman Award. The host argues that the Invictus Games Foundation's work is not sufficient justification for awarding Prince Harry the Pat Tillman Award.
Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion is an international environmental movement that uses nonviolent civil disobedience to demand action on climate change. The episode discusses the disruptive tactics of Extinction Rebellion activists, highlighting their recent actions at a golf tournament and a snooker championship. The host criticizes the activists' tactics and their air of moral superiority.
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in England that is a popular tourist destination. The episode discusses the recent vandalism of Stonehenge by climate activists who sprayed orange powder on the ancient stones. The host criticizes the activists' actions, highlighting the disrespect they showed for a historical landmark.
Bestiality
Bestiality is the act of sexual intercourse between a human and an animal. The episode discusses the story of a woman jailed for cocaine-fueled sex with a dog, expressing the host's disbelief and questioning the lack of attention from animal rights activists.
French Resistance
The French Resistance was a movement of French citizens who fought against the Nazi occupation of France during World War II. The episode mentions the French Resistance in the context of a topless protest by French feminists against authoritarianism. The host praises the protesters' boldness and creativity, drawing a parallel between their actions and the spirit of the French Resistance.
Q&A
What are the reasons behind the declining enrollment of young men in college?
The host attributes this decline to the weakening of higher education, prioritizing short-term profits and left-wing ideology over quality knowledge and truth. He also cites research that suggests girls outperform boys in educational achievement due to factors like agreeableness, female teachers, and limited recess.
What are the four solutions proposed to revitalize the higher education system?
The host proposes eliminating pointless curriculums, limiting access to federally backed student loans, stopping the promotion of college degrees as essential for success, and abolishing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
What are the potential implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on Donald Trump's immunity for official acts?
The host discusses the ruling's impact on the ongoing legal proceedings against Trump and the potential for further complications for prosecutors. He also highlights the potential for the ruling to delay a trial until after the upcoming election.
Why does the host criticize the actions of climate activists?
The host criticizes the activists' disruptive and counterproductive behavior, highlighting their recent actions at a golf tournament, a snooker championship, and Stonehenge. He argues that these activists are hurting their own cause by resorting to attention-seeking stunts and failing to engage in more effective and responsible activism.
What is the host's stance on ESPN's decision to honor Prince Harry with the Pat Tillman Award?
The host criticizes ESPN's decision, arguing that the award should be reserved for Americans who have made significant contributions to the veteran community. He expresses his support for Pat Tillman's mother's stance on the issue.
What is the host's opinion on the topless protest by French feminists?
The host praises the protesters' boldness and creativity, drawing a parallel between their actions and the spirit of the French Resistance. He contrasts this protest with the more passive approach of American feminists.
What is the host's opinion on the petrodollar system?
The host expresses concern about the potential weakening of the U.S. dollar due to Saudi Arabia's decision to end its petrodollar deal with the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of diversifying savings into gold as a hedge against potential economic instability.
What is the host's opinion on the education gap between men and women?
The host acknowledges that the trend of girls outperforming boys in education is not necessarily a bad thing for women but highlights the need to address the declining performance of men in higher education. He argues that this trend is a symptom of larger issues within the education system.
What is the host's opinion on the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in higher education?
The host criticizes these initiatives, arguing that they are counterproductive and do not promote true diversity. He emphasizes the importance of diversity based on ability and thought, not immutable characteristics.
What is the host's opinion on the role of college degrees in determining success?
The host argues that college degrees are not essential for success and that many people can find fulfilling and lucrative careers without a college degree. He encourages young people to explore alternative paths to success, such as trade schools and apprenticeships.
Show Notes
Today on the Matt Walsh show, hosted yet again by me, David Cone, young men are opting out of college in record numbers. Higher education continues to dilute curriculum, reducing the benefit of diplomas. The Supreme Court rules that Donald Trump has immunity for "official acts." I apply for a job on Dr. Jill Biden's team live, during the show, and climate activists are getting canceled.
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