Interview with Erika Donalds

Republicans and Democrats alike agree that the education system in the United States is broken, but how do we fix it? Erika Donalds is a nationally recognized expert in education policy and school choice, and she stopped by to discuss closing the Department of Education, the impact that would have on special education programs, and how school choice could be the answer we’re looking for. #SavingAmerica #Interview #Education #Politics #SchoolChoice #DepartmentofEducation #Parents #Kids #Teachers #School https://youtu.be/2ZW0bqeMV6M

 

Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC, while The Decline of America: 100 Years of Leadership Failures (2018) analyzes – and grades – the leadership qualities of the past 100 years of U.S. presidents. You can find my books on Amazon, and me on social media (Twitter @DSchein1, LinkedIn @DavidSchein, and Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube @AuthorDavidSchein). I’d love to hear from you!

 

As always, the opinions expressed in this podcast are mine and my guests’ and not the opinions of my university, my company, or the businesses with which I am connected.

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Iran’s military 60% gone, 5-hour TSA lines, and a $2M detransitioner win. Join me for the full Week 10 2026 breakdown! 🏛️⚖️📉

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Welcome to the Week 10 (2026) edition of Saving America’s “Week in Review” with David D. Schein. We are covering a massive amount of ground this week, starting with the staggering reports from the War in Iran. With over 60% of their offensive capacity degraded, we look at the impact on global oil prices and the threat of sleeper cells right here in the U.S.

We also dive into the domestic chaos caused by the DHS Shutdown. As Spring Break hits, travelers are facing 5-hour delays at airports like Houston Hobby, while FEMA remains unfunded during a deadly tornado season. Plus, we analyze the shakeup at Homeland Security as Kristi Noem is out and Markwayne Mullin is in.

This week’s deep dives include:

  • The February Jobs Report: A devastating loss of 90,000 jobs as AI and automation begin to eat into white-collar and warehouse sectors.
  • The $200B Tariff Blow: Why SCOTUS and the lower courts are forcing the feds to issue massive refunds.
  • Kalshi & The Ayatollah: The $54 million payout freeze on the prediction market betting on Khamenei’s death.
  • Quantum Computing: Why the next generation of computers makes AI look like a “horse and wagon.”
  • Maryland’s Justice Crisis: Homeowners in Prince George’s County evicted while the county feeds the illegal camp that destroyed their boiler.
  • Landmark $2M Verdict: A New York jury finds doctors liable for a minor’s gender transition—is this the final nail in the movement?
  • Dementia & Music: New research showing a 39% risk reduction for those who stay musically (and intellectually) active.

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TIMESTAMPS

  • 0:00 – Week in Review: Iran War, Gas Prices & Airport Chaos
  • 0:39 – Iran War Update: 60% of Missile Capacity Destroyed
  • 1:21 – The New Supreme Leader & Potential Truce?
  • 1:53 – Why Oil Prices Doubled (The Strait of Hormuz Crisis)
  • 2:36 – Terrorist Alerts: Sleeper Cells in Austin and NYC
  • 3:55 – Spring Break Travel Nightmare: 5-Hour TSA Delays
  • 4:31 – FEMA Defunded: Michigan & Oklahoma Tornado Recovery
  • 5:13 – Why Trump Fired Kristi Noem (DHS Shakeup)
  • 5:47 – February Jobs Report: 90,000 Jobs Lost & AI Impact
  • 6:46 – The Deficit Crisis: SCOTUS Overturns Trump Tariffs
  • 7:52 – Kalshi Gambling Controversy: Betting on the Ayatollah
  • 9:01 – Quantum Computing: The End of Encryption & Privacy?
  • 10:15 – Maryland Condo Evictions: A Blue State Cautionary Tale
  • 11:47 – $2 Million Verdict: Detransitioner Wins Malpractice Suit
  • 12:41 – Can Music Prevent Dementia? New Research Breakdown
  • 14:29 – Final Thoughts: Why We Must Get Along

 

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