Should Congress Eliminate the Department of Education?

02/12/25 • 34 min

The Department of Education has had over 40 years to prove its worth, yet student achievement continues to decline while bureaucracy grows. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano debunks the fearmongering surrounding its potential elimination and exposes who truly benefits from the status quo. He breaks down how education can be reformed to focus on students, not bureaucrats, and why returning power to parents and local communities is essential. It’s time for a real conversation about fixing our failing education system—because the future of our children depends on it.

Episode Highlights: • Debunking the fearmongering – What the Department of Education actually does vs. what critics claim. • Who benefits from the status quo? – The role of teachers’ unions, bureaucrats, and activist agendas. • Real education reform – How to create a student-focused system that prioritizes learning over politics.

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Timestamps 00:00 The Debate Over the Department of Education 08:47 The Purpose of the Department of Education 21:38 Debunking Myths and Fearmongering About the Department of Education 34:07 Proposed Solutions for Education Reform

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Episode Highlights: • How taxpayer-funded government subscriptions funnel money into major media outlets, creating a conflict of interest. • The Democrat reaction to Trump’s return and why they seem to have learned nothing from past elections. • Why Trump's fast-moving administration keeps the political establishment off balance, and why so many misinterpret his words.

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Timestamps 00:00 Media Funding Controversy 03:18 The Impact of Government Funding on Media Integrity 06:22 Democratic Party's Response to Recent Elections 11:00 The Shift in Democratic Ideology 13:00 Trump's Leadership and Accusations of Fascism 18:59 Trump's Vision for Gaza and Negotiation Tactics 22:03 Education System Failures and Political Accountability 24:59 Republican Party Dynamics and Future Directions

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God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Restoring America

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano welcomes Cheryl Chumley to discuss her new book, God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America with Biblical Truths. As the battle between faith and government control intensifies, Cheryl explains how America is at a crossroads – either reclaim our God-given rights or succumb to Marxist ideology. They break down the erosion of religious liberty, the dangers of government-granted rights, and how President Trump’s administration is working to reestablish faith at the center of American life. With policies aimed to combat secular overreach, Cheryl outlines how people can rise up, inject biblical values into society, and ensure that America remains a nation rooted in freedom, not authoritarianism.

Episode Highlights: • The rise of Marxist ideology and how it threatens God-given rights in America. • President Trump’s efforts to restore faith in government, including his White House faith-based initiatives. • The urgent need for Americans of faith to reclaim their role in shaping policy, culture, and the future of the country.

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Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to God-Given Rights 03:34 The Role of Education and Media 06:00 Faith and Morality in Politics 09:01 The Impact of COVID-19 on Religious Institutions 12:11 Legislation and Faith in America 14:53 The Shift in Political Ideologies 17:48 The Future of Faith and Individual Liberties

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