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DEI Ruined Universities. Conservatives Need to Save Them.
The University of Kansas caught backlash for offering a course called “Angry White Male Studies” — yet another example of indoctrination disguised as education. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they discuss higher education and the growing political bias on campus that is increasingly targeting conservatives. Melissa and Scott talk about the different challenges that conservatives face in academia, such as the political climate and university staff being inundated with crazed liberals. They discuss possible solutions to make universities a place for conservatives to thrive, such as state action, dismantling biased research grants and funding, and for conservative students to document and report universities for their left-leaning practices. Tune in to hear their discussion!
Invoke the Insurrection Act on Minnesota Now!
Anti-ICE protesters, including former CNN host Don Lemon, interrupted a church service in Minnesota to stage a takeover. The “activists” infiltrated the religious service due to word that the pastor worked for ICE. Unlicensed Punditry author Michael Smith joins The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay to address illegal immigration and the escalation of violence from the Left happening across the country. Michael, Melissa, and Scot emphasize the need for government action and urge President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act. Michael draws on historical comparisons from the Bolshevik and Maoist Revolutions, while Melissa recalls 9/11 and how the people have responded to such attacks with prompt action. They also discuss the Left’s addiction to victim culture and how social media has played a role in reinforcing toxic beliefs and ideologies. Additionally, they explain the consequences of illegal immigration and discuss how assimilation is a crucial part of the immigration process. Tune in to hear their discussion!
What Is The REAL Demographic of China? Were Direct Energy Weapons Used in Venezuela? Will AI Replace Humans?
On this “grab bag” segment of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay debunk and discuss various news and controversies surrounding China, technology, immigration, and more! Melissa opens the conversation by exploring a Chinese mathematician’s claim that China’s population is closer to 300 million rather than the 1.2 billion that the country reports. They discuss the various factors that led to China’s low demographic, such as its one-child policy and poor living conditions. They also discuss China’s technology exploration with robots and whether test-tube babies are within China’s foreseeable future. Melissa and Scott also discuss the possibility of direct energy weapons being used in Venezuela by the United States to capture dictator Nicolás Maduro. They also discuss international tensions with the U.S. military bordering Mexico, the potential acquisition of Greenland, and how deterring illegal immigration has impacted rent costs across the country. Melissa and Scott conclude their discussion on the growing presence of AI and whether it will hurt or harm humanity as we know it. Tune in and find out the truth, what’s fiction, and what to expect!
Is Iran On The Brink of Collapse?
The Iranian regime is crumbling from within, with varying death tolls going into the thousands, hinting at an eventual collapse. Join The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they explore the various geopolitical challenges facing the regime and the Iranian people. Scott points out Iran’s severe water shortage and overpopulation as major issues that need to be addressed by a competent government. Melissa and Scott also explore the consequences if these issues are left unresolved, such as another mass migration crisis. Can the United States help Iran with a peaceful transition and avoid another war? Tune in to find out!
Oregon FINALLY Throws 800,000 Inactive Voters In The Trash
Judicial Watch is cracking down on election fraud by suing states for having dirty voter rolls. One of the states being sued —Oregon— was found to have over 800,000 inactive voters, which accounts for 20 percent of Oregon’s registered voters. Listen to The Spectacle Podcast hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay as they discuss Oregon’s new directives to clean up their voter rolls. Melissa and Scott weigh the pros and cons of mail-in ballots and how they can influence election outcomes. They also call out the Republican National Committee for their delayed action toward election fraud and the Democrats for manipulating elections. They discuss the importance of election integrity at the state level and stress regularly maintaining voter information. Tune in to hear their discussion!
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