Neil McCluskey

Neil McCluskey, Director of the Center for Educational Freedom, and Michael Cannon, Director of Health Policy Studies, engage in a lively debate over which sector—education or healthcare—has suffered more from government intervention. McCluskey highlights the monopolistic grip on K-12 education, threatening individual freedom, while Cannon argues that healthcare's dysfunction stems from costly government regulations. They explore how subsidies inflate costs and envision libertarian solutions for both sectors, advocating for more choice and personal accountability.

Neil McCluskey, Director of the Cato Institute Center for Educational Freedom and an expert in education policy, dives deep into the implications of Trump's education executive orders. He discusses how these actions face constitutional hurdles without Congress. McCluskey advocates for school choice and critiques the federal government's involvement in education, citing inefficiencies and stagnant performance. The conversation also touches on the contentious teaching of history and race, highlighting the tension between bias and mandated narratives.

Neil McCluskey, director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom and an education policy expert, delves into the complexities of abolishing the Department of Education. He discusses the department's role in fund distribution and the misconceptions surrounding its removal. The conversation explores various strategies, legal implications, and public perceptions tied to the department's disbandment. McCluskey also highlights financial considerations and the constitutional debate over federal involvement in education.