Can America Afford ‘Blank Checks’ for Israel? | Guests: Rep. Andy Biggs & Eddie Scarry | 11/1/23
Nov 1, 2023
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Rep. Andy Biggs joins the podcast to discuss oversight of US aid to Israel. Eddie Scarry talks about media excuse-making for President Biden. Glenn Beck highlights the importance of school choice for education progress. The podcast also covers the alarming rise of antisemitism in Paris and the media's role in reporting on Biden's policies.
The concerns about Jack Liu's involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and the handling of aid to Iran raise questions about his qualifications as the new ambassador to Israel.
Governor Abbott's efforts to enact school choice in Texas have been hindered by Speaker of the House Dave Phalan, who has been criticized for his opposition to conservative priorities.
School choice and competition can lead to better outcomes in education, challenging the belief that the government can provide superior education than the private sector.
Deep dives
The Confirmation of President Biden's Pick for Ambassador to Israel
Yesterday, the Senate confirmed President Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel. The nominee, Jack Liu, is an Orthodox Jew and served in various roles in the Obama administration, including as Treasury Secretary from 2013 to 2017. However, there are concerns about his involvement in the Iran nuclear deal and the handling of aid to Iran. Many Republicans voted against his confirmation, raising questions about his qualifications and his potential impact on the Israel-U.S. relationship.
School Choice in Texas and Concerns over Speaker Dave Phalan
An op-ed highlights the importance of school choice, emphasizing that all parents have the right to choose the education that best suits their children. Currently, Texas is one of the 18 states where parents do not have the final say in their child's education. Governor Abbott has called for a special legislative session to enact school choice in Texas, but Speaker of the House Dave Phalan has been blocking its progress. Phalan has been criticized for his opposition to school choice, border security measures, tax reductions, and tax reform. Concerns have been raised about his alignment with liberal Democrats and his failure to prioritize conservative priorities.
Education Philosophy
The podcast discusses the flaws in the philosophy of education, highlighting the belief that the government can provide better education than the private sector. The speaker argues that this belief is misguided and that school choice and competition can lead to better outcomes.
Performance and Funding
The podcast presents statistics from the star test in Texas, revealing low percentages of students performing at grade level in various subjects. Despite pouring significant funds into education, the results remain unsatisfactory, leading the speaker to question the efficacy of increased funding without meaningful improvements.
Push for School Choice
The podcast emphasizes the importance of school choice as a solution to the issues in education. The speaker references Republican support for universal school choice and highlights the need for parents to have the freedom to choose schools that provide a better education for their children.
People in Paris are going around marking Jewish businesses and houses. We cannot miss the signs that are right in front of our eyes. Egypt came out and said the country is willing to sacrifice millions of lives to protect its own border. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) joins to discuss how our government cannot send blank checks to Israel without oversight even though we are allies. Glenn reviews the questionable background of the new ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew. As one "Republican" stands in the way of school choice for Texas, Glenn explains why school choice is critical for education progress. The Federalist columnist Eddie Scarry joins to discuss the media’s constant excuse-making for President Biden. Glenn discusses the latest footage calling for the eradication of Israel.