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From the GI Bill to the Modern World: How We Built the Future — and Why It’s Under Attack

From the GI Bill to the Modern World: How We Built the Future — and Why It’s Under Attack

Update: 2025-06-03
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This week on The Gedunk Show, Dan and I dive into one of the most transformative forces in American history: the GI Bill. We explore how this single piece of legislation didn’t just send veterans to college — it launched a middle class, fueled the economy, and laid the foundation for post-WWII innovation. We connect the dots from federally funded university research to life-saving medical advances, tech breakthroughs, and global leadership.




But here’s the catch: all of that is now under threat. As Donald Trump and his allies move to defund public education and slash research budgets, the very engine that built modern America — and much of the modern world — is grinding to a halt. We break down why that matters, what’s at stake, and how this rollback isn’t just short-sighted… it’s a global risk.



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From the GI Bill to the Modern World: How We Built the Future — and Why It’s Under Attack

From the GI Bill to the Modern World: How We Built the Future — and Why It’s Under Attack

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