The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1699 - RFK Jr. Goes After Big Soda
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Mar 24, 2025 A Democrat congressman questions the Education Department's effectiveness in controlling college costs. RFK Jr. challenges Big Soda on welfare subsidies and health concerns. There's a deep dive into the nuances of social classes and how billionaires like Elon Musk differ politically. The rise of a movement supporting women with unexpected pregnancies is also examined, along with corporate shifts in diversity efforts. Lastly, the enduring happiness found in traditional marriage is highlighted, suggesting nostalgic ties to high school sweethearts.
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Department of Education's Impact on College Costs
- The Department of Education's spending primarily goes towards college grants and loans, aiming to make college affordable.
- However, college costs have skyrocketed since the department's founding in 1979.
Marriage and Happiness
- American women are giving up on marriage.
- Married women with children are the happiest demographic.
Kennedy Jr. Challenges Big Soda
- Bobby Kennedy Jr. proposes cutting welfare subsidies for soda, particularly from SNAP programs.
- Soda companies profit billions from these subsidies, despite soda's negative health impacts.