The U.S. Department of Education, located in Washington D.C., is reportedly facing potential abolition through an executive order prepared by President Donald Trump. Trump has criticized the department, labeling it a “big con job,” and has expressed a desire to close it down, aiming to cut costs and eliminate policies he disagrees with. This stance is coupled with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, which has already begun reducing the department’s budget. The Trump administration’s goal to dissolve the Department of Education raises questions about the feasibility of such action and the implications of its potential closure.
The team behind the NPR podcast episode discussing this issue includes producers Jordan-Marie Smith and Elena Burnett, with editing by Courtney Dorning. Sami Yenigun serves as the executive producer. The episode is available without sponsor interruptions through subscription to Consider This+ on Apple Podcasts or the NPR website. For further inquiries, listeners can contact the team via email at considerthis@npr.org.
