Kim Strassel

Colin Levy, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal focusing on education policy, teams up with Kim Strassel, a columnist who critiques higher-education culture. They dive into the Trump Administration's compact, which incentivizes nine universities to reform their admission processes, enforce campus free speech, and tackle grade inflation. The conversation sparks debate over federal overreach and the implications of tying federal funds to these institutions, especially regarding international student caps and potential audits.

Kim Strassel, an insightful political analyst and Editorial-page columnist at The Wall Street Journal, joins Mane Ukwe Berua, an editorial board member, to dissect the ongoing government shutdown. They explore the Senate's failed funding votes and the Democrats' push for extending pandemic-era ObamaCare subsidies. The duo debates whether Republicans might negotiate on these subsidies and discusses potential political fallout. They also delve into the implications for federal workers and the administration's strategy to reshape civil service during this stalemate.

Kim Strassel, Howard Kurtz, and Martha MacCallum discuss Trump's timing in surrendering Georgia, the Biden family scandal, the potential consequences of Trump not participating in debates, and the upcoming Republican debate preparations. They also analyze President Biden's visit to Hawaii and his response to a disaster zone, highlighting criticisms surrounding his leadership.