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Linda McMahon

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

U.S. Secretary of Education under the Trump administration who has been a notable figure in education policy debates, including initiatives around civics competition and school decentralization. Her appointment has generated significant public discussion and controversy across media platforms. She also has a background in WWE executive leadership, connecting her to the professional wrestling industry.

Episode Appearances

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026

Explaining War to Aliens | 04-08-26

Discussed regarding federal education technology spending and school board authority

Evolutionary psychology and human aggressionWar as cultural and biological imperativeMilitary strategy and leadership (Patton, Sherman, Grant, Zhukov, Giap)
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The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling

The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 1: Warrior Wednesday | 04-08-26

Claimed education department is figurehead with states/districts controlling tech policy; conducting 50-state school tour

AI Implementation in K-12 Education Without Parental ConsentCognitive Decline and Screen Time in Students$30 Billion Federal Technology Spending Outcomes
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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM

Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Mar 31, 2026

Harris Faulkner, Outnumbered and Faulkner Focus On Fox News | 3-31-26

Leading 50-state school choice tour with civics education initiatives and $1,700 federal tax credit program

Government shutdown impacts on airport security and TSA operationsDemocratic midterm campaign strategy and anti-Trump messagingSchool choice programs and federal education tax credits
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IHIP News

IHIP News · Mar 6, 2026

Noem Humiliated As Trump Replaces Her With Markwayne Mullin in Embarassing Decision

Education Secretary questioned by Mullin about Oklahoma's education rankings during confirmation hearing

Department of Homeland Security leadership and operationsExecutive branch personnel management and loyalty requirementsMedia complicity in normalizing authoritarian governance
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Verdict with Ted Cruz

Verdict with Ted Cruz · Feb 12, 2026

Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Feb 12 2026

U.S. Secretary of Education announcing Presidential 1776 Award civics competition and education decentralization policy

ICE Enforcement Operations and Minneapolis CooperationTransgender Identity and Crime Reporting StandardsEducation Decentralization and State Control
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The Learning Curve

The Learning Curve · Feb 11, 2026

​​IJ's David Hodges & Plaintiff Ariella Hellman on U.S. First Circuit Case, Hellman v. Mass. DESE

U.S. Secretary of Education; visited Chicago private school despite community pushback; discussed in news segment

Unconstitutional Conditions Doctrine in Education LawBlaine Amendments and State Constitutional Restrictions on Private School AidSpecial Education Services in Private Schools
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Jim Cornette Experience

Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 9, 2026

Episode 620: I Retract My Offer

Trump administration education secretary discussed regarding cancelled speaking engagements and public backlash to her appointment.

Vince McMahon's management philosophy and use of 'opportunity' as control mechanismRoyal Rumble booking changes and WrestleMania main event constructionVince Russo's creative pitch rejection and career trajectory analysis
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Six Feet Under with The Undertaker

Six Feet Under with The Undertaker · Jan 28, 2026

Cody Rhodes talks infamous WrestleMania Afterparty & Undertaker's Final Boss moment

WWE executive present at Muscle Mania after-party; gave Rhodes double thumbs down during bodybuilding competition

Career negotiation strategies and contract leverageImportance of mentorship in professional wrestling developmentBuilding personal brand through independent wrestling promotions
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Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Jan 16, 2026

Ep 1289 | 'Civil Rights' Were Weaponized to Crush Christians. Now the Trump Admin Is Fighting Back | Harmeet Dhillon

Partner in reaching half-billion dollars in civil rights settlements against universities in first months of administration

Civil Rights Division enforcement priorities and philosophyElection integrity and voter roll maintenanceReligious liberty and FACE Act enforcement
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The Oath and The Office

The Oath and The Office · Jan 1, 2026

Supreme Court Checks Trump — 2025 Year in Review

Secretary of Education (former WWE executive) overseeing federal compact coercing universities to suppress critical thought

National Guard Deployment and Posse Comitatus Act ViolationsInsurrection Act as Presidential Emergency PowerMass Deportations and Enemy Aliens Act Abuse
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The Find Out Podcast

The Find Out Podcast · Dec 18, 2025

Can Janet Mills Beat Susan Collins?

Mills criticized Collins for voting to confirm McMahon, claiming she is tearing apart federal education infrastructure

ACA Tax Credit Expiration and Healthcare AccessMedicaid Funding Cuts and Rural Healthcare InfrastructureSusan Collins Senate Record and Moderate Voting Patterns
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