In this episode, Vivek Ramaswamy and Mark Ousley discuss the rise of the managerial class in America that exploits fear to advance their own agendas. They explore the infiltration of global mindsets in education, the impact on individual students, and the potential influence of tech giants on private schools. The conversation also covers the challenges surrounding school choice and the importance of local control in improving public schools. Vivek Ramaswamy is a successful entrepreneur and author, while Mark Ousley is an experienced educator and advocate for educational reform. Together, they dive deep into the issues facing the American education system and the need for open dialogue and involvement from parents and community members.
Mark Ousley is a grassroots activist based in Oklahoma and the host of the UnWokable Podcast. A vocal critic of wokeness and gender ideology in academia and the media, Mark has become a leading figure in the fight against these dangerous and divisive trends. He has been featured in interviews with prominent commentators such as Tim Pool and James Lindsay, where he has shared his unique perspective on the challenges facing our society today.
Time-Codes:
00:00 - Discussing the rise of the managerial class in America and the exploitation of fear.
02:07 - The pattern of exploiting fear in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic.
03:55 - The exploitation of fear leading to school closures and educational inequity.
10:34 - Commitment to the World Economic Forum's sustainable development goals in universities.
11:32 - The infiltration of global mindsets in the education system and the decline in student mental health.
14:09 - The cultural revolution developing in America through the education system.
20:22 - The potential influence of tech giants on private schools through capital campaigns and ESG scores.
21:07 - The importance of defunding the Department of Education to make school choice "woke-proof".
23:15 - The shift in Pell Grants and the possibility of K-12 education student loans.
25:49 - The dangers of the WISC model and its potential impact on private schools.
40:20 - The influence of accreditation organizations in the education system.
42:22 - The challenges of implementing school choice and the need to cut certain strings.
43:55 - Data mining in private schools that receive public money.
45:40 - The personal nature of community data mandated in the ARPA reporting system.
50:24 - The importance of local control in improving public schools and the involvement of conservatives in school boards.
