Pilot Episode: The State of the Union

The State of Education

The U.S. Department of Education is being systematically reorganized, but at what cost to the students who need it most? In this episode of American Disassembled, we move beyond the headlines to break down the real-world impact of recent budget cuts, agency reshuffling, and the tightening of federal oversight. We’re peeling back the "streamlining" rhetoric to uncover how these policy shifts are creating administrative barriers, eroding our research base, and destabilizing the programs that first-generation students rely on for success.

Pilot Episode: The State of the Union

In this episode of America Disassembled, our host discusses the push for immigration enforcement around the United States. The increased activity of Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) agents as enforcers in many states has caused anxiety, anger, and uncertainty. Is ICE truly necessary? Is there another way? Join the conversation. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.