The Fox News Rundown The "Mississippi Miracle" And A Potential Blueprint To Fix America's Education System
Oct 27, 2025
Former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant discusses the state's impressive literacy reforms, the so-called 'Mississippi miracle' that increased reading proficiency among fourth graders from 22% to nearly 79%. He explains how a shift back to phonics, enhanced teacher support, and parental involvement were key to this transformation. Bryant believes this model could be replicated across the nation, if there's political will to overcome existing educational barriers. Insightful commentary on the importance of structured reforms and commitment to literacy unfolds throughout.
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Cost Cuts Beat Subsidy Band-Aids
- Lowering health care costs, not subsidies, sustainably reduces premiums across markets.
- Brian Kilmeade and Senator Bill Cassidy argue price transparency and structural fixes are the real solution.
Reopen Government Before Policy Talks
- Reopening the government was presented as the immediate priority before negotiating on subsidies.
- Senator Cassidy and hosts framed subsidy talks as secondary to restoring federal operations and paying essential personnel.
Drugs Raise Costs But Aren't The Whole Story
- GLP-1 weight-loss drugs contributed to higher insurance costs but account for only a portion of increases.
- Panelists noted structural health-care price drivers dominate premium trends beyond pharmaceutical shocks.
