Plagiarism From the Highest Order: Academic Standards, Veterans Advocacy, and Property Rights Under Siege

On February 1, 2024, Paula Sarlls, Lorne Levy, Carol Swain, Dave Walden, and Karen Levine joined the show. Discussed the renovation of the official Marine Corps Memorial in Golden, Colorado, and promoted the inaugural Women Veterans of Colorado Conference featuring Colonel Nicole Malachowski Analyzed the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady and explained why expectations for March rate cuts were premature, advising buyers to act now and. Preserving Marine Corps Heritage and Supporting Women Veterans Start listening at 16:11 – Hour 1 Paula Sarlls, president of the USMC Memorial Foundation and Gold Star wife, explains the mission to renovate the official United States Marine Corps Memorial in Golden, Colorado. The memorial, dedicated in 1977, honors all Marines for all time, distinguishing it from the war memorial in Washington, D.C. Sarlls describes the upcoming Women Veterans of Colorado Conference on February 10th, featuring keynote speaker Colonel Nicole Malachowski, the first female F-15 pilot with over 188 combat hours. The foundation offers commemorative bricks for the memorial’s pathways of service, providing a lasting tribute to veterans of all branches. Sarlls emphasizes the importance of preserving military history at a time when monuments are being destroyed across the country. “It’s sad to see our history being destroyed, but that’s how you destroy countries is destroying their history. So we want to keep it alive and keep the stories of these men and women that serve alive.” Paula Sarlls, President, USMC Memorial Foundation Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady as Housing Market Shifts Start listening at 25:36 – Hour 1 Lorne Levy of Polygon Financial Group breaks down the Federal Reserve’s latest announcement, noting that Chairman Powell’s comments dampened expectations for rate cuts in March. While markets reacted negatively with the Dow and Nasdaq each dropping over 300 points, mortgage rates remained relatively stable. Levy predicts rate cuts may come in the second half of 2024, perhaps three times rather than the six some had hoped for. For buyers considering a purchase now, Levy explains that refinancing costs typically run between $2,000 and $2,700, with his company covering appraisal fees for listeners. He anticipates increased housing inventory in spring as homeowners who have been sitting on low rates decide to move, creating both opportunity and competition in the market. “If you’re looking to move and you have an idea, you can find that perfect home. Go get it now and we will adjust interest rates whenever opportunity shows itself over the next 6, 12, 18 months.” Lorne Levy, Mortgage Specialist, Polygon Financial Group Harvard’s Plagiarism Scandal Exposes DEI’s Corrosive Effect on Academia Start listening at 33:50 – Hour 1 Carol Swain, who rose from high school dropout and teenage mother to tenured professor at Princeton and Vanderbilt, reveals that former Harvard president Claudine Gay plagiarized her seminal work on congressional representation. Swain earned early tenure in the 1990s for groundbreaking research that was eventually cited by the Supreme Court. Her book Black Faces, Black Interests challenged assumptions about racial representation in politics. Swain traces the corruption of affirmative action from its original intent to the current DEI regime. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened doors for minorities and women, but executive order...