Pirate Wires cover image

Pirate Wires

Is Silicon Valley Voting For Trump? | Pirate Wires EP#56

Jun 7, 2024
Tech industry shifting towards supporting Trump, highlighted by David Sacks' fundraiser. Speculations on Biden's decline and potential replacements. Discussion on predictions for election outcomes. Trump's plan to eliminate Dept. of Education raises questions. Exposure of 2020 grifters like Ibram x. Kendi. Excitement over SpaceX's successful rocket launch towards Mars.
01:15:54

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The budget of the Department of Education chiefly supports Pell Grants, student aid, special education, and student loans, raising concerns about student debt.
  • Trump's proposal to eliminate the Department of Education to cut the deficit sparks debate on its significant budget allocation and impact.

Deep dives

Critique of the Department of Education's Spending

The discussion involves the critique of the Department of Education's extensive budget of billions, noting how a large portion goes to Pell Grants and federal student aid, while a significant sum is allocated to special education programs and support for disadvantaged schools. The reveal that student loans also fall under the department's purview raises concerns about the burden of lifelong debt on students. The ineffectiveness and lack of tangible benefits for the average student are highlighted, questioning the need for such significant budget allocations.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode