Topic: College Students

A veteran describes the sheer terror of being sent to Vietnam at age 19 and witnessing death for the first time. The hosts draw a parallel to 17 and 18-year-olds today who feel forced to take a vaccine to attend college or start a career. They argue that "old men and women" are once again making decisions that disproportionately impact the lives and health of the youth.

A question from the Vice summit audience highlights that the top priorities for many Latino students are education funding and poverty rather than "kids in cages" or immigration. The data shows that 30% of the Latino population lives in poverty, and the majority of students are funneled into underserved community colleges.