Liz Miele is a stand-up comedian with a new special, Space Camp, available now at PunchUp.live/lizmiele. See her on tour this October in Detroit and Chicago. Find more at lizmiele.com and follow her on Instagram and X @lizmiele.

Christopher Rufo is a conservative activist, New College of Florida board member, and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He’s currently focused on reforming America’s universities. Follow him on X @realchrisrufo.

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