They discuss the future of Rupert Murdoch's empire and his retirement, the Russell Brand controversy, Elon's Twitter paywall plan, chaos in Congress as a shutdown approaches, and the Senate dress code.
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Rupert Murdoch's retirement raises questions about the future of his media empire and his lasting impact.
The focus on social mobility and outcomes in college rankings is seen as a positive change for promoting equitable evaluation of universities.
The Justice Department's investigation into Elon Musk's personal benefits from Tesla could lead to criminal charges.
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Relevance of College Rankings
The US News and World Report released its annual college rankings, which faced criticism as elite universities struggled to manipulate their rankings. Vanderbilt University, for example, saw a drop in its ranking and its chancellor sent an email expressing frustration. The rankings have always been controversial, but the focus on social mobility and outcomes is seen as a step in the right direction.
Criticism of Manipulation and Hoarding
Elite universities have been criticized for trying to manipulate rankings by cutting admissions and hoarding endowment money. This has raised concerns about the fairness of the rankings and their alignment with the goals of promoting social mobility and providing quality education. The emphasis on evidence of social mobility in the new rankings is seen as a positive change.
Impact of Rankings on America
Rankings, including the the US News and World Report rankings, have been damaging to America's higher education system. They have often prioritized factors that do not necessarily reflect the true quality and impact of institutions. The focus on social mobility and outcomes for graduating college seniors in the new rankings is a step towards addressing these concerns and creating a more equitable evaluation of universities.
Investigation into Elon Musk's Personal Benefits from Tesla
The Justice Department's investigation into Elon Musk's personal benefits from Tesla is more extensive than initially thought. Investigators are looking into whether or not Musk used Tesla funds to build a glass house and examining the dealings between Tesla and other Musk-connected entities. The investigation has been ongoing since 2017 and could potentially lead to criminal charges.
Kelsey Russell's TikTok Reading of 'The New York Times'
Kelsey Russell, a 23-year-old, is addressing Gen Z's media literacy problem by simply reading 'The New York Times' articles out loud on TikTok. She hopes to combat misinformation and promote informed discussions among young people. Her approach has gained popularity and is helping to provide young audiences with access to reliable news content.
As Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement, Kara and Scott discuss the future of the media mogul's empire and his legacy. They also react to the Russell Brand controversy, and Elon's plan for a Twitter paywall. Then, there's chaos in Congress as a shutdown approaches, so why is everyone talking about the Senate dress code?