Richard Corcoran's Background and Political Journey

Richard Corcoran shares insights about his upbringing and speaks about the significant influence his parents had on his political involvement, highlighting that their experiences during the Great Depression and World War II instilled in him the importance of understanding philosophy and having a personal belief system. His political journey began as a volunteer, evolving through roles such as Chief of Staff for Marco Rubio and ultimately leading to his election as Speaker of the Florida House. Corcoran emphasizes the pivotal moment when Governor DeSantis invited him to join the state’s transition team, despite a controversial comment made during a debate. This set the stage for Corcoran's tenure as Florida's Education Commissioner and his eventual presidency at New College, where he aimed to restore balance in higher education away from one-sided ideological indoctrination.