The Philip DeFranco Show The Candace Owens Podcast Situation Exposes A Lot, Leaving America, & The Problem With Public School
Feb 13, 2026
A dive into the decline of public K–12 performance, curriculum battles, and why families are opting out. Discussion of soaring interest in leaving the country versus moving within the U.S. Exploration of political migration trends and whether uprooting actually solves anything. A look at why podcasting is booming again and how political shows shape public opinion.
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School Choice Can Hollow Out Public Schools
- Private school enrollment and voucher use rose sharply post-pandemic, with choice programs growing from ~0.5M to 1.3M students.
- Pulling students and funding from public schools can trigger a fiscal death spiral, hurting low-income communities most.
Choosing Public School As A Deliberate Choice
- Philip DeFranco says he and his family choose public school despite having private options because they want to build up the system.
- He values proximity, community, and maximizing kids' out-of-school time for socialization and wellbeing.
Exit Anxiety: More Americans Want Out
- Polls show growing desire to emigrate: one in five Americans consider moving abroad and younger adults are most likely.
- Many seek backup passports or options rather than immediate exits, signaling anxiety even if not immediate relocation.