**Episode Title:** Linda McMahon's High-Stakes Education Overhaul: The Battle for Academic Freedom
**Episode Description:**
Dive into the turbulent landscape of U.S. education policy with our latest episode of The Secretary of Education podcast. Hosted by Mortimer, this episode takes a closer look at Linda McMahon’s controversial tenure as Secretary of Education in the fall of 2025. Appointed by President Trump to revolutionize federal involvement in education, McMahon faces mounting challenges as her policy initiatives reshape academic standards across the nation.
Key topics include the high-profile introduction of the Compact for Academic Excellence, which demands universities adhere to merit-based criteria and discard considerations of race and sex. This initiative promises substantial federal grants but at the cost of university autonomy and academic freedom, sparking widespread backlash and rejection from top institutions like MIT and Brown.
Listen in as we unpack the legal battles surrounding federal funding freezes at major universities, the political implications of McMahon’s agenda, and the uncertain future of the Department of Education itself. With federal oversight under threat and education policy deeply polarized, this episode is essential for educators, students, and parents navigating these dynamic times.
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