Remember Public Square, the self-declared "anti-woke Amazon" that promised conservatives shopping without funding a rainbow flag? Yeah that didn't work. But not for lack of trying! Lydia has the history and also the business that DID work out: infinite grift and corruption.

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WTW150 and we're celebrating with Bari Weiss's baby, the University of Austin (UATX), which wants you to know it's a "Renegade Academy" with FREEDOM, rigor, and merit. You sure about that? Lydia brings the receipts on the money, the exits, and one very questionable man with a million dollars and a fondness for wiring it places. Also, look closely at the chessboard in their ad. Just look.

Sources:

• Politico: UATX exposé on the April 2025 all-hands meeting, faculty departures, and the student expulsion
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer: University of Austin IRS Form 990s
• 60 Minutes: segment on the University of Austin
• Steven Pinker's statements on resigning from the UATX advisory board
• Coverage of the John Robison fraud conviction

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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is a legit nut job. But don't worry, he's platforming EVEN NUTTIER jobs. Like this random church lady who can't stop banning books.

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