The WWE Influence on American Education: A Shift in Strategy
Amidst calls from President Trump to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a complex relationship between the GOP and this federal body is under scrutiny. Despite advocating for its dissolution since its inception in 1979, Republicans have continued to maintain the department, sparking curiosity about their true intentions.
Brittany engages in a discussion with NPR’s education correspondent, Cory Turner, and author Josephine Riesman, focusing on Linda McMahon, the former WWE CEO, and Trump’s choice for education secretary. The conversation explores how Trump and McMahon are leveraging strategies reminiscent of the WWE to transform the national public education landscape.
To delve deeper into the nuances of this topic, readers can explore Cory Turner’s latest article on NPR, Republicans’ love/hate relationship with the Education Department. Additionally, Josephine Riesman’s investigation, Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, sheds light on the broader implications of WWE methodologies in American society.
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