The College Scam by Charlie Kirk Summary
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Is higher education a $700 billion trap? In "The College Scam," conservative thought leader Charlie Kirk exposes how universities are bankrupting America's youth while pushing ideological agendas. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich calls it essential reading for anyone questioning traditional degree paths.
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The College Cartel: America's Most Expensive Piece of Paper
Why does a piece of paper cost $150,000 and four years of your life? The college degree-once America's golden ticket-has morphed into what may be the most overpriced purchase most people will ever make. While politicians and celebrities relentlessly push young people toward universities, a growing rebellion questions this path. Behind the scenes operates what could be called "the college cartel"-a system promising education and careers but delivering debt and indoctrination. With student loan debt surpassing $1.7 trillion and employers increasingly questioning graduates' preparedness, millions are realizing that for most young Americans, college has become a dangerous scam. The fundamental problem begins with asking the wrong question: "Where should I go to college?" instead of "Why should I go at all?" This seemingly small distinction reveals how deeply the college myth has embedded itself in American culture, creating a system where students blindly enter universities without clear goals, accumulating massive debt while hoping to somehow "figure it out" along the way.
The Unholy Alliance: How Students Became Cash Cows
Hedge Funds with Universities Attached
The Educational Mirage: What Are Students Actually Learning?
The Death of Critical Thinking on Campus
From Words to Violence: The Dangerous Campus Climate
Beyond the Ivory Tower: Real Paths to Success
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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