RFK's 2024 Impact, "Woke Kindergarten," and Inspiring "Fast Car" Grammys Collab, with Matt Welch, Liz Wolfe, and Sage Steele | Ep. 718
Feb 6, 2024
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Matt Welch, Editor at large of Reason Magazine, discusses the D.C. Circuit Court ruling on Trump’s presidential immunity and the rising influence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the 2024 election. Liz Wolfe shares insights on the troubling 'Woke Kindergarten' initiative and its impact on schools, while Sage Steele reflects on the joy of music, exemplified by the heartwarming Grammy performance of Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman. They tackle the intersection of politics, education, and culture, all while highlighting the power of sports and music to unite people.
College education consultants charge exorbitant fees, perpetuating elitism in the college admissions process.
RFK Jr. could significantly impact the 2024 election as a potential candidate with innovative ideas and an alternative approach.
Privileged families spend millions to secure college admissions, highlighting entitlement and favoritism in higher education.
Legacy admissions and high consultant fees distort merit-based acceptance, perpetuating elitism and depriving deserving students of opportunities.
Deep dives
The Absurdity of College Education Consultants
The cost of college education consultants has reached exorbitant levels, with some charging $120,000 per year to help students get into top Ivy League schools. These consultants offer personalized services, including curating extracurricular activities, crafting essays, and managing course loads. The problem lies in the increased scrutiny of legacy admissions, pushing wealthy families to seek alternative routes to ensure their children's acceptance into prestigious universities. The price tag for securing admission with the help of these consultants can reach half a million dollars. This undermines the integrity of the college admissions process and perpetuates elitism.
The Impact of RFK Jr. in the Presidential Race
RFK Jr., as a potential candidate in the presidential race, holds the potential to affect the outcome. Polls show that he could take away votes from both Biden and Trump, posing a challenge to both major party candidates. RFK Jr.'s innovative ideas and different approach to issues could provide voters with an alternative choice, especially those who are disillusioned with the traditional political establishment.
The Ridiculousness of Paying for College Admissions
Parents are shelling out exorbitant amounts of money, sometimes up to $10 million, to buy their children's way into prestigious universities. In addition to the already high cost of tuition, families are hiring independent education consultants who charge astronomical fees to secure admission to Ivy League schools. This trend highlights the privilege and entitlement within higher education and perpetuates a system that favors the wealthy while leaving gifted and hardworking students without the same opportunities.
The Flaws in the College Admissions System
The college admissions process is fundamentally flawed, with legacy admissions and exorbitant consultant fees distorting merit-based acceptance. While some universities have done away with legacy admissions, families still look for alternative ways to ensure their children's acceptance into top schools. This system perpetuates elitism, undermines meritocracy, and prevents deserving students without financial means from accessing the same opportunities as their wealthier peers.
Toby Keith, a legend in country music, passes away at 62
Country music icon Toby Keith has passed away at the age of 62 after battling stomach cancer. Known for his patriotic songs and countless USO tours, Keith was a beloved figure in the music industry. He leaves behind a legacy of hit songs and a career that spanned decades.
Taylor Swift's Grammys moment raises eyebrows
During her acceptance speech at the Grammys, Taylor Swift faced criticism for not mentioning Celine Dion, who introduced her. Some viewers felt that Swift made the moment all about herself, overshadowing Dion's contribution. However, others believe that Swift was caught up in the excitement and did not intentionally overlook Dion. Either way, the moment sparked a debate about humility and respect in the music industry.
The power of music and its ability to bring people together
The recent Grammys showcased the power of music to unite and uplift. From Tracy Chapman's performance to Luke Combs' tribute to her, the event reminded us of the universal language of music. Music has the ability to transcend differences and create a shared experience. It is a reminder that in a divided world, music can bring people together and offer a moment of escape and joy.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Matt Welch and Liz Wolfe of Reason Magazine to discuss the appeals court ruling against former President Donald Trump on presidential immunity, the benefit for Trump of delaying the case until after the presidential election, the key Supreme Court case about the 14th Amendment, Biden refusing to sit with CBS News for a Super Bowl interview, his media defenders like Joe Scarborough, his latest gaffe about world leaders, Biden’s obsession with Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, Robert F. Kennedy's under-covered massive impact on the 2024 election, the COVID arguments he could make against Biden and Trump, "education consultants" helping rich kids get into college, and more. Then Sage Steele, top sports broadcaster, joins to discuss the actual organization called "Woke Kindergarten" and one San Francisco school district who spend hundreds of thousands hiring them, the school's math and reading scores getting worse after the hiring, the anti-Israel and anti-America statements of the group's founder, the Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman heartwarming Grammy moment singing her song “Fast Car,” the left trying to turn Combs' song into a negative story, the power of live music and sports to bring people together, Taylor Swift snubbing Celine Dion, Toby Keith passing away, and more.
