Sep 17, 2025
The political divide appears to be growing larger in this
country, and the so-called
American Dream seems to be slipping away from so many, particularly
among young
people. And while America has always had a conflicted history, the
goal has been to
bridge cultures and forge a united front of prosperity. But is this
the case? Particularly
among students in college and high school years, the lines are
blurry and the conflict
is rising.
Please welcome to our show filmmakers Ted and Courtney Balaker,
whose film, "The
Coddling of the American Mind," is encouraging discussion from left
to right and in
between. The film is base on the book with the same title, and
talks about the
disillusionment many young people feel - particularly on college
campuses - and how
the rhetoric and constant battles are creating a serious mental
health crisis in our
society. The documentary-style film follows the stories of students
from various
ethnicities and backgrounds who arrive with wide-eyed anticipation
and eventually
become despondent and confused.
This brings upon the debate - how did we get here, and how do we
recover from
what's become a mess for a generation who did all the right things
and are met with a
sense of helplessness. And how do we recover as a society to
rebuild our strength
while maintaining inclusivity. We'll talk about that, and recent
political events that have
rocked our nation.
Please join our conversation with Ted and Courtney on all video
and audio platforms
of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends to this important
conversation. I'm
your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you
here.
@coddlingmovie #TedBalaker # CourtneyBalaker #TheCoddlingoftheAmericanMind