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Trust in Congress and Academia Declines, Experts Debate Solutions

12/10/2025

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Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator, and GoodFellows members Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster discuss declining trust in Congress and academia.
Sasse shares Senate insights and critiques U.S. educational system's preparation for higher education and life.
They evaluate the National Security Strategy of U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on Venezuela and drug trafficking.
They debate fuel-efficiency standards and discuss the 2026 World Cup and the football-soccer distinction.

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Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator, and GoodFellows members Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster discuss declining trust in Congress and academia.
Sasse shares Senate insights and critiques U.S. educational system's preparation for higher education and life.
They evaluate the National Security Strategy of U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on Venezuela and drug trafficking.
They debate fuel-efficiency standards and discuss the 2026 World Cup and the football-soccer distinction.