Mike Rowe predicts a shift in the path to prosperity, advocating for trade schools and careers over college degrees due to the high cost of education. He notes a growing interest in vocational community colleges and emphasizes the opportunities and lower debt associated with trade schools. Rowe highlights the need to reevaluate the perception of college as a necessary investment and points out the high dropout rate and debt incurred by many students.
"Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe praises the increasing number of Generation Z members opting for vocational schools over expensive college degrees, citing rising tuition costs and a shortage of skilled labor. He emphasizes the lucrative opportunities in trades and criticizes the societal pressure to pursue traditional higher education. While college degrees generally improve financial prospects, Rowe highlights the potential for well-paying careers in the trades and urges a shift in societal attitudes towards vocational education.
Mike Rowe, known for "Dirty Jobs" and his advocacy for blue-collar trades, is among the contenders for RFK Jr.'s running mate, along with Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura. Rowe discussed his vice-presidential interview, where he and Kennedy talked about workforce development, national debt, and Kennedy's interest in creating a "team of rivals." The conversation also touched on Kennedy's anti-vaccine advocacy. Kennedy's campaign aims to reveal his running mate at an event in Oakland on March 26, as he seeks to qualify for the ballot in multiple states.
"Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe confirmed that he had a conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about potentially being his running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Kennedy's campaign has announced that he has chosen his VP and will make the announcement on March 26, with Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura reportedly being considered. Other figures, including Tulsi Gabbard, Rand Paul, and Andrew Yang, were also approached but apparently declined. Kennedy, who switched to being an independent candidate, is polling at 12% in a hypothetical matchup against Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Mike Rowe criticized California's $20 minimum wage and Panera franchisee for not preparing for "unintended consequences," as billionaire Greg Flynn, owner of 24 Panera Bread restaurants in California, initially sought to avoid the new wage regulations but later reversed course. Rowe argued that economic and social pressure forced Flynn to implement the higher wage, predicting that the end result of the wage debate will be a shift towards automation and higher prices for consumers.
Mike Rowe, host of the hit TV show Dirty Jobs, revealed that it took several years for the show to gain popularity and for his career to see an uptick. Rowe discussed his vision of the skills gap in the workforce and how the removal of hands-on work from schools contributed to the labor shortage. Dirty Jobs, which aired from 2003, became a widely recognized reality show and propelled Rowe's career forward. The show's success allowed Rowe to become an expert on labor topics and led to the creation of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, which helps young people explore vocational options.
