Duration: 57:09 | Recorded on March 9, 2025

The brothers engage in a wide-ranging conversation, starting with the Trump administration's rescinding of research grants to Columbia University due to alleged insufficient protection of Jewish students amidst protests. This sparks a debate on university finance, the role and potential dangers of federal funding in higher education, and differing perspectives on the perceived liberal bias and free speech issues on university campuses. They delve into the nature of research grants, challenging the notion of frivolous studies, and explore the financial challenges and potential bankruptcies facing colleges and universities due to declining birth rates. Other topics include the value of a college education, the possibility of free college tuition, the unreliability of college rankings, and a brief mention of the doge.gov website. The conversation concludes with reflections on the value of university research and the increasing politicization of higher education.

Show Notes

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