Commencement Addresses: Looking back on going forward.

John Boland and Timothy Cordes dive into the commencement season. The Buddies reflect on their own graduation from the University of Notre Dame.

The Buddies review the Heckler’s veto, a university’s choice of speakers, and student resistance. Tim highlights Jonathan Haidt’s address to NYU that students with no self-awareness or sense of irony challenged.

John highlights memorable speeches from David Foster Wallace, Admiral McRaven, and Steve Jobs. Tim POINTS to Fareed Zakaria as delivering a powerful address.

Tim and John offer their own advice for young people.

John’s whack-job thinks the Department of Defense should cast extras for a UFC match on federal grounds.

Tim’s whack-job reminds him of Senator Joseph McCarthy who has found a new menace for the 21st Century.

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Fareed Zakaria: 2026 Commencement at Bard College

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Commencement 2026: Jonathan Haidt Address

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