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The John Stossel Interviews

Ep. 14 Mike Rowe on Lockdowns, Safety Third, Dignity of Work and College Loans

Jun 3, 2024
Former host of 'Dirty Jobs', Mike Rowe, discusses 'safety third' mantra over lockdowns, value of skilled trades, unfairness in college debt forgiveness debate, and dignity of work amidst pandemic. Exploring societal priorities and mindset shifts towards fulfilling life.
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Quick takeaways

  • Prioritizing living life over just saving lives during lockdowns - Mike Rowe's 'safety third' principle.
  • Advocacy for vocational training, addressing skills gap and promoting dignity in work beyond financial gain.

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Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness

The podcast delves into the debate surrounding student loan forgiveness, highlighting perspectives on the unequal treatment between forgiving loans for education versus loans for tools essential for jobs in sectors like construction. The discussion emphasizes how the current value judgment on education loans affects individuals and questions the effectiveness of simply paying off debts amidst rising costs of higher education.

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