VIDEO: Victor Davis Hanson: Universities are failing our kids

Some of you listen to the Cackler [We're not going to call her "Hock Ptui" or "Hawk Tuah" any more. Ed.] or Gavin Newsom and think "Nothing good ever comes out of California." Walt agrees, but there are always exceptions, such as Victor David Hanson, one of the most brilliant socio-political commentators of our times. 

Here's his latest video, on the sorry state of American higher education. Mr Hanson argues that universities are churning out graduates burdened with massive debt and insufficient skills, contributing to a national crisis. Running time. < 9 minutes.

  

If for some reason you didn't listen, here are the key takeaways. Mr Hanson explains how the push for diversity and equity has led to the dilution of academic standards and the devaluation of degrees. Many young people, especially men, are not marrying, buying houses, or having children, partly due to the financial strain of student debt. 

He suggests that universities should be transparent about the true costs and potential earnings of different degrees and should take responsibility for student loan defaults. He also highlights the problem of universities rejecting highly qualified students to meet diversity quotas, leading to a decline in the quality of graduates. 

Employers are now favoring graduates from less prestigious schools because they are better trained and less entitled. Mr Hanson calls for a revolutionary movement in education to prioritize practical skills and accountability, moving away from the current system that prioritizes credentials over competence.