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Neal McCluskey

Educational policy expert

Top 5 podcasts with Neal McCluskey

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Sep 19, 2024 • 14min

Shifting Views on Religious Education and School Choice

Neal McCluskey, a leading expert on education policy, explores the changing landscape of religious education and school choice. He discusses recent court rulings that favor taxpayer funding for religious schools, arguing for parental rights in choosing educational paths. McCluskey highlights ongoing debates over integrating religious elements in public schools and examines historical Blaine amendments that have impacted religious education. This conversation sheds light on the evolving legal dynamics and advocates for greater educational freedom for families.
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Aug 14, 2024 • 13min

Does Expanding Educational Freedom Hammer State Budgets?

Neal McCluskey, an expert on educational policies from Cato, dives into the complex issues surrounding Arizona's universal Education Savings Account program. He discusses how parental choice in education challenges traditional institutional power. The conversation reveals how funding follows students, debunking myths about class sizes and outcomes. McCluskey also addresses equity concerns, showing increased enrollment among lower-income families and emphasizing the vital role of informing all families about educational options.
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Aug 2, 2024 • 18min

Project 2025, the GOP, and Trump on Education

Neal McCluskey, an advocate for education reform and commentator, discusses the implications of Project 2025 and its proposed educational reforms. He praises the plan's call for reduced federal control and advocates for school choice. McCluskey dives into the GOP's stance against critical race theory and the controversial 1776 Commission. He also critiques former President Trump's contradictory education rhetoric and emphasizes the need for state autonomy over educational policies. The conversation highlights important shifts in the education landscape.
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May 18, 2024 • 15min

Congress Should Make No Law Setting Speech Rules for Universities

Education policy expert Neal McCluskey and Nico Perrino from FIRE discuss the limited role Congress should play in regulating speech on college campuses, highlighting the complexity of free speech obligations at public and private universities. They delve into the potential violations of First Amendment rights caused by government interventions and the challenges universities face in balancing free speech with safety concerns.
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Apr 27, 2024 • 11min

Biden Continues Transferring Student Debt to Taxpayers

Educational policy expert Neal McCluskey discusses Biden's strategies for transferring student debt to taxpayers, exploring the limitations of the Heroes Act and the use of different executive authority. The podcast delves into recent student loan forgiveness initiatives, government failures, and the mishandling of student loan programs by the Biden administration.