Topic: Washington State University

Legislation in Washington and 15 other states is pushing for "media literacy" to be taught in public schools to help students identify fake news and bias. Critics argue that these programs often instill their own biases, using historical examples like Japanese internment to teach children how to deconstruct modern political messaging.

A donation from PPA Nick and Zeke leads to a discussion about Washington State University (Wazoo) and its football rivalry with the University of California. The donor thanks the hosts for providing media deconstruction and critical analysis for his college-aged sons.

Professors at Washington State University reportedly included language restrictions in their syllabi, threatening to fail students for using terms like "illegal alien," "male," or "female." The university later issued a statement supporting open dialogue following public backlash.

Washington State is considering legislation to allow annual police inspections of semi-automatic rifle owners' homes. Meanwhile, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs faced criticism for self-defense advice suggesting women tell attackers they are menstruating or vomiting to deter assault. The hosts analyze the "Run, Hide, Fight" propaganda videos produced in Houston and the push for biometric or RFID-enabled "smart guns."