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Is DEI bloat fueling Ivy League tuition hikes? Brown sophomore Alex Shieh joins Sten to expose “Bloat@Brown,” the student-led initiative shaking higher ed. AI audits, free speech battles, and $510M on the line.

Guest: Alex Shieh, Brown University Sophomore & Founder of Bloat@Brown

Is administrative bloat driving tuition to absurd heights at Ivy League schools? Are DEI bureaucracies draining resources with little accountability?

Today, Mike welcomes 20-year-old Brown University student journalist Alex Shieh, whose bold initiative, Bloat@Brown, is making national waves. Inspired by Elon Musk’s push for government efficiency, Alex used public data and AI tools to audit over 3,800 non-instructional staff positions—sparking outrage from university officials and support from conservative leaders like Musk and Bill Ackman.

Now facing investigation from Brown for alleged “emotional distress” and privacy violations, Alex is pushing back hard—accusing the university of censorship and cover-ups while $510 million in federal funding remains frozen. We dive into the backlash, the media firestorm, and what this all means for the future of higher ed.

Tune in for a fiery discussion on free speech, DEI bloat, and student-led resistance in the Ivy League.