Ryan Welton is joined by Grant Hermes (Make It Make Sense with Grant Hermes) for a wide-ranging conversation that connects a local Oklahoma education controversy to larger questions about power, institutional trust, and international pressure.

They discuss Mustang Public Schools suspending 122 students after a Feb. 5 walkout, how lawsuits and discovery could reveal more behind the scenes, the mechanics of protest movements, and why Grant is watching signs of possible escalation involving Iran. They also touch on international developments connected to the Epstein files — and why weekends, especially Fridays, can be pivotal for breaking news.

Key topics:

Mustang’s 122 suspensions after the Feb. 5 walkout
Student protest protections and the disruption standard
“Unexcused absence” vs. viewpoint discipline — and why that distinction matters
What discovery could reveal if litigation happens
Protest spillover: how crackdowns can multiply movements
International pressure around the Epstein files and credibility questions
Iran escalation signals + coalition dynamics
Media literacy: the Friday news dump and why “alerts” matter

Weekly guest: Grant Hermes — Make It Make Sense:

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Mustang’s 122 suspensions, Epstein shockwaves, and Iran escalation fears — explained