The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Envisioning a Better Nation: Musk and Mega-Donors

Feb 8, 2024
Discussing Elon Musk's compensation and his plan for a new university in Texas, reforming higher education, the abuse of nonprofit status by universities, the impact of foreign students on American campuses, the influence of wealthy donors in universities, and ongoing legal issues and political warfare.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
From Reverence to Success: Challenging Competitors in the Car Industry
03:32 • 10min
3
Elon Musk's Proposal for the Texas Institute of Technology and Science
13:33 • 3min
4
Reclaiming Higher Education
16:21 • 5min
5
The Abuse of Nonprofit Status by Universities
21:40 • 8min
6
The Impact of Foreign Students on American Campuses
29:30 • 18min
7
Harvard Mega-Donor and the Importance of Education
47:54 • 2min
8
The Influence of Wealthy Donors in Universities
50:10 • 8min
9
Online Courses and Sponsorship
58:37 • 3min
10
Legal Issues and Political Warfare
01:01:28 • 15min