Columbia & UCLA Protests, AOC vs Eric Adams, and Ryan Garcia's Positive Test | PBD Podcast | Ep. 405
Summary
TLDRThe transcript appears to be a detailed account of a podcast discussing various contemporary issues and events. Topics covered include the situation at Columbia University, political commentary on figures like Eric Adams and AOC, and discussions on the state of universities and their stakeholders. The podcast also touches on the influence of significant donors on university policies, the role of the Federal Reserve in the economy, and the potential impact of upcoming elections on financial decisions. Additionally, there's a segment on the boxing world, focusing on figures like Ryan Garcia, Canelo Alvarez, and Oscar De La Hoya, and the controversies surrounding them. The summary also mentions the launch of a new merchandise line related to the podcast's content.
Takeaways
- 📅 The date mentioned is May 2nd, 2024, which is significant as it is the 4-year anniversary of the George Floyd incident that occurred on May 26th, 2020.
- 🚨 There is a discussion about the current state of unrest on university campuses, particularly focusing on Columbia University and the reactions from political figures like Eric Adams and AOC.
- 💸 The podcast highlights the influence of money on universities, suggesting that large donors and endowments may hold significant sway over university actions and policies.
- 🤔 The host questions who the number one customer of a university is, pondering whether it's the students, the parents, or perhaps the government via student loans.
- 🌐 There is concern expressed about the global impact on American universities, with mentions of China's financial contributions to U.S. institutions and the potential influence this might have.
- 📉 The script touches on the potential financial failure of hundreds of U.S. banks, which could be linked to commercial real estate loans and higher interest rates.
- 🇵🇸 The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is mentioned in the context of university protests and the political considerations of the U.S. administration towards the conflict.
- 💰 The role of philanthropy and charity in funding universities is discussed, with examples given of wealthy individuals who have donated substantial amounts to institutions like Harvard.
- 🎓 There is a debate about the value of a college education and the responsibility universities have towards their students, especially in times of protest and unrest.
- 🤝 The importance of respecting all teachers and professors is questioned, given the political and social views some may express that could potentially divide the country.
- 🥊 The script also covers various stories from the world of sports, including discussions about boxers like Ryan Garcia and issues related to performance-enhancing drugs in sports.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in the podcast?
-The main topic of discussion is the current events and controversies surrounding various universities, particularly Columbia University, and the political and social implications of these events.
Why is Eric Adams upset with Columbia University?
-Eric Adams is upset with Columbia University because of actions such as taking down flags and the university's response to protests on campus, which he views as unpatriotic and harmful to the country's values.
What does the speaker suggest about the source of funding for universities?
-The speaker suggests that a significant portion of universities' funding comes from endowments and gifts, particularly from wealthy donors, rather than solely from student tuition.
Who does the speaker believe is the number one customer of universities?
-The speaker believes that the number one customer of universities is the students who are receiving the education, followed by their parents who are paying for it, and also includes the government through student loans.
What is the significance of the date May 2nd in the context of the discussion?
-May 2nd is significant because it is close to the anniversary of the George Floyd incident, which the speaker suggests could be a pattern for increased agitation and potential unrest before significant political events like the RNC and DNC.
What is the speaker's opinion on the role of teachers and professors in the current state of universities?
-The speaker expresses concern and dissatisfaction with the role of teachers and professors, accusing them of promoting ideas that divide America and questioning the traditional respect given to them.
What is the controversy around the Palestinian flag at Columbia University?
-The controversy involves the replacement of the American flag with the Palestinian flag during a protest at Columbia University, which was seen as a sign of disrespect and sparked outrage among some, including Eric Adams.
What is the speaker's stance on the importance of respecting America?
-The speaker strongly emphasizes the importance of respecting America, stating that anyone living in the country, regardless of their background, should prioritize loving and protecting America.
Why does the speaker believe there is a need for a stronger response to anti-Semitism?
-The speaker believes there is a need for a stronger response to anti-Semitism because they feel it is the only form of hate that is still socially acceptable and not being adequately addressed.
What is the speaker's view on the role of religion in America?
-The speaker views religion, particularly Christianity, as a foundational aspect of American society and values. They express concern over the perceived decline of these values in modern society.
How does the speaker feel about the current state of free speech in America?
-The speaker is concerned about the potential erosion of free speech, particularly in the context of college campuses and the rise of progressive ideologies that they believe are stifling open debate and criticism.
Outlines
😀 Campus Unrest and Political Reactions
The speaker discusses various incidents happening on college campuses, including Columbia University's controversy over flags and the involvement of political figures like Eric Adams and AOC. They touch on the broader implications of these events, such as the potential for universities to be influenced by their 'number one customer' and the state of political discourse in the U.S.
😤 Controversies in Education and Politics
This paragraph delves into the protests at Columbia University, the debate over providing food and water to protesters, and the reactions from political figures like Eric Adams. The speaker also criticizes the lack of action from university deans and suggests that universities are not addressing certain issues due to pressure from their primary stakeholders.
🤔 Questioning the Influence on Universities
The speaker ponders who is truly influencing universities and why there is a lack of action regarding various issues. They discuss the role of endowments and the power that mega-donors have over university decisions, suggesting that this may be the reason for inaction on certain controversial topics.
💸 Financial Support in Higher Education
The paragraph focuses on the financial aspects of higher education, highlighting that a significant portion of university funding comes from sources other than student tuition. It questions the priorities of universities when it comes to their stakeholders and the influence of philanthropy on these institutions.
🌟 Prioritizing America in Business and Life
The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing America in one's business and personal life. They discuss their own immigrant experience and the pride they feel for becoming a U.S. citizen. The paragraph also touches on the speaker's views regarding religious freedom and their zero-tolerance policy for those who disrespect America.
🤝 The Importance of Unity and Tolerance
The speaker talks about the need for unity and tolerance in society, especially towards different religious groups. They express their views on the importance of respecting all religions and the freedom to practice them in America. The paragraph also includes a discussion on the speaker's personal beliefs and values.
📈 Economic Insights and Market Trends
The speaker provides an analysis of the current economic situation, discussing inflation, unemployment rates, and the potential impact on the housing market. They also share their thoughts on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and the implications for Wall Street and Main Street.
🥊 Boxing Controversies and Legacies
The paragraph covers recent controversies in the boxing world, including Ryan Garcia's positive test for a banned substance and the public fallout between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya. The speaker shares their views on the legacies of various boxers and the impact of these controversies on the sport.
🎉 Wrapping Up and Weekend Preview
The speaker concludes the discussion with a look ahead to the weekend's events, including a boxing match and the Formula 1 Miami race. They also give a shoutout to Mario Agular on his birthday and mention upcoming guests on their show.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Columbia University
💡Eric Adams
💡AOC
💡Palestinian Refugee Status
💡University Funding
💡Critical Race Theory
💡Anti-Semitism
💡Elon Musk
💡EV Charging Network
💡Interest Rates
💡Ryan Garcia
Highlights
The podcast discusses the ongoing issues at Columbia University, including Eric Adams' response to the removal of flags and the subsequent backlash from AOC.
Biden's consideration of granting refugee status to Palestinians is criticized as a politically motivated move.
The host questions the lack of action from universities amidst protests and identifies the primary stakeholders.
A substitute teacher is caught on video reacting aggressively after being called a racial slur by a student.
Concerns are raised over OnlyFans and its potential exposure of children to pornography.
A report suggests that hundreds of US banks may be at risk of failure, prompting an investigation into the reasons behind it.
Elon Musk's influence on California's EV goals is highlighted, particularly his reluctance to cooperate with Biden's administration.
Justin Bieber's emotional breakdown during a performance causes concern among fans.
The house passes an anti-Semitism bill amidst rising tensions on college campuses, leading to discussions on free speech.
A trans man's inappropriate behavior towards children on school grounds is condemned.
A trans athlete's participation in the National Women's Water Polo Championship raises questions about the fairness of competitive sports.
Boxer Ryan Garcia tests positive for a banned substance and blames it on a meeting with Donald Trump, sparking controversy.
The Federal Reserve Chair's statement that the upcoming US election will not sway rate decisions is met with skepticism.
The launch of 'Allegedly' merchandise is announced, including shirts and hats with the slogan 'Future Looks Bright'.
The host argues against the idea of offering paid protesters a one-way ticket out of the country, emphasizing the importance of free speech.
Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, is praised for his stance against professional agitators involved in campus protests.
The podcast concludes with a discussion on the importance of prioritizing America's interests and values for those living in the country.
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one all right with all the crazy things
that's going on episode 405 we were not
going to do a podcast today but we decid
to decided to right after this we got to
run to the airport but uh a lot of crazy
crazy things are going on on campuses
that we got to kind of talk about I got
a few stories here one all the stuff
that's going on with Columbia University
with Eric Adams being upset at what
they're doing taking the flags down
telling them you got to put the US flag
back up and then AOC slamming Eric Adams
and saying Columbia University for NYPD
rate of campuses and then at the same
time Biden sitting there considering
giving some Palestinians Refugee status
there just a lot of stuff going on right
now lots of agitating going on right now
and I want to answer one question that
we talk about here on the podcast and
that question is who is all of these
universities that are not doing nothing
about it who's their number one customer
I'm going to tell you stats who their
number one customer is and why no one's
doing anything about it the Deans are
sitting there're saying it's okay it's
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the house passes anti- semitism bill as
Johnson highlights campus protest and um
I mean I understand they're they're kind
of doing a knee knee-jerk reaction kind
of like what Tom said earlier but I I'm
not sure that's the right move right now
to show strength and hey here's what
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people and you give people a chance in
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so having said that um currently the
future doesn't look bright for Columbia
University no it does and a lot of Ivy
League schools and a lot of students
that are protesting and it's looking
pretty nasty and what's wild about it is
what is today's date today's May 2nd
Mark when did when did four years ago in
May when did George Floyd event take
place May 26th of 2020 so wa you're
saying four years ago in the same month
during election year something like this
happened somewhere else exactly and the
chaos at that time was the BL BLM
protest the chaos at this time is what
the pro Palestine Israel protest and all
by the way then they pinned whites
against blacks okay whites were the
enemy okay today they're pinning who
they're pinning prop Palestine Muslims
against Israel Christians they're
pinning them against each other Enemy
enemy enemy and something is about to
happen the next few weeks now Rob if you
got a couple of these clips ready I'm
going to read a couple of these so first
Columbia University protester demands
free food and water we'll play that clip
for you then you have to see what
happens inside Columbia University's
Hall after protesters evicted then he
have to what Eric Adams said and then
what happened in New York NYPD Rob why
don't we start off with the first girl
who is there you can tell she is smart
and before you play P look at the guy in
the back right if that guy with that
scarf and that thatter toop was in Gaza
he'd be dead from gazin FYI but go ahead
Rob he s why did you have to get
everyone's attention to his belly so and
he's got and he's got that mid drift
going there he's like listen I'm going
to leave today I'm just going to look
like a terrorists I just want look like
a terrorist go ahead my blush look good
why should the university be obligated
to provide food to people who have taken
over a building uh well F first of all
we're saying that they're obligated to
provide food to students who pay for a
meal plan here but you mentioned that
there was a request that food and water
be brought in unless I misund to allow
it to be brought in I mean well I guess
it's ultimately a question of what kind
of community and obligation Columbia
feels it has to its students um do you
want students to die of dehydration and
starvation or get severely ill even if
they disagree with you if the answer is
no then you should allow basic I mean
it's crazy to say because we're on an IV
campus but this is like basic
humanitarian Aid we're asking for like
could people please have a glass of
water watch this they did put themselves
in that very deliberately in that
situation and in that position so it it
seems like you're sort of saying we want
to be re TR about how to get SP is there
college education at work nobody's
asking them to bring anything every
we're we're asking them to not violently
stop us from bringing in basic
humanitarian not violently stop not
violent humanitarian as she's poor
little baby we want some water
and I don't know to what extent it has
been attempted but smart and important
please bring me some water and some food
it is
unfair no but you know you know gosh Cry
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you're not at War you dumbass your dorm
room Sarah is 30 feet away she's like H
we need like Chopper it in get the hell
out not all of those little bastards are
students on a meal plan by the way yeah
you think not all those protesters or
students they're not bastards these guys
have parents who are paying for it Tom
their parents are paying for this so
these are not people that are going here
just because they're so smart and all
this stuff yeah probably they get good
grades they're good at you know being
led by uh uh teachers and professors in
schools sure I get that but some of
these guys have parents that are
spending 60 70 $8,000 to go to these
schools I apologize for that I shouldn't
have called those entitled asshols
bastards that's that's a fair that's a
fair transition thank you Tom for being
more appropriate with your category I'll
be more careful with what's happening a
a how do they let it get this bad this
fast and nobody's getting involved right
nobody's getting involved number one
number two what allegedly allegedly
nobody allegedly it's a w you got and by
the way what you think this is going to
stop you think this is going to stop
let's go to the next one why don't you
show the next one here Rob what I'm
worried about is there's going to be a
shortage of lesbian art history majors
if they can't graduate this year oh no
but by the way I'm going to answer the
question I'm telling you guys because
all I've been curious about is who the
hell has allowing this to happen and
number two who are University's number
one customers that's where we have to
think about on why this is taking place
Rob play the next clip go for it what
which one is this uh this is the
protesters breaking into Hamilton Hall
at
Columbia what who are those cops or
those are protesters somebody's on the
inside recording these are
protesters fast forward a little bit r
oh my oh oh yeah oh this is exactly what
happened on j6 by the way yeah they
course this is these are these are good
people no these are these are peaceful
these are peaceful protesters keep going
yeah oh that's exactly what happened on
play six yeah listen where's the FBI you
think the FBI is there is FBI going to
start taking people's names out address
right go to the next one what it looks
like afterwards I think you have the
clip of what happened to the hall right
afterwards play this one watch this one
here yep yeah what nice nice peaceful
peaceful protesting peaceful protesting
nice nice mostly peace stuff was broken
for no reason they're trying to and by
the way at UCLA do you have the clip of
the flag where to get the uh why don't
you why don't you do the one where
they're putting the Palestinian flag I
don't know if you have that one as as
well or not if you do I have some coms
so watch this one here and who is
this oh that's a is that a cop they're
taking down the Palestinian flag no no
they took
down American flag then the police came
in and replaced the Palestinian flag
yeah who the hell put that up who put it
up do you know what this did to me
yesterday when I saw it I can't even
explain it to you when I saw this what
it did to me you saw what Eric Adams had
to that's exactly what I'm going to get
to next I mean but look way is there a
clip about Eric Adams or no on what he
says oh yeah why don't you play to Eric
Adams clip prob the first guy in there
is C jacket I think that's City
University of New York so that's like a
that's like a security guy on campus
trying to help too good I love that good
for you you're a hero play this clip
another significant part of the video
was at the end that's our flag
folks don't take over our buildings and
put another flag up that may be fine to
other people but it's not to me my uncle
died defending this country and these
men and women put their lives on the
line and it's despicable that schools
will allow another country flag to fly
in our
country so blame me for being proud to
be an American and I thank commissioner
DY for putting that flag back up we're
not surrendering our way of life to
anyone good right yeah I respect that
but that's still the same guy let's not
forget that's literally like come on
illegals everybody come in here he's he
loves the flag but the same token he's
trying to destroy America by letting
everybody and their mother come in here
illegally and set up New York New York
is by the way hold on New York is
falling apart has fallen apart because
of that guy and I respect the fact that
he's loving the flag but your actions
are louder than your freaking words
perod hang on a second Vinnie I think
Eric Adams is open to a lot of criticism
I just did it yeah yeah yeah you're
right and there's a lot of video and
there's a lot of sound bites a lot of
history that he has to own up for and he