Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska and university president, dives into the declining trust in Congress and academia. He discusses the growing power of the executive branch, blaming social media for undermining deliberation. Sasse also examines the crisis in higher education, revealing many students lack basic math skills. Additionally, he critiques the administrative state’s rise since the 1970s and proposes reforming tenured positions to enhance faculty accountability. Light-heartedly, the guests humorously debate tiny cars and the unique identity of American football.

Ben Sasse, the former US Senator and President of the University of Florida, joins Andrew Roberts for a thought-provoking conversation. He discusses the dysfunction in Congress, the challenges facing American institutions, and the impact of social media on politics. Sasse critiques higher education issues like grade inflation and the decline of work ethic among students. He also navigates the implications of the AI revolution on the workforce and analyzes the current state of US foreign policy regarding Iran, China, and Russia. Plus, he explains what a 'nougie' is!

Former U.S. senator and current University President Ben Sasse discusses college admission reforms, job in higher education, history department issues, campus protests, and the disappearance of good politicians in an engaging conversation with the host.