# David Paterson and Jake Novak: Everyone Wants to Indoctrinate Children to Be Political Pawns | 05-30-26

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Podcast: [77 WABC MiniCasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/77-wabc-minicasts-5907352)
Published: 2026-05-30T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jake Novak and David Paterson critique the encroachment of political ideology into neutral social spaces, ranging from cultural parades to professional sports. They express deep frustration with politicians who use performative boycotts and "duplicitous" rhetoric regarding Israel and domestic redistricting to manipulate public sentiment. A major theme of the discussion is the exploitation of youth, as the hosts condemn leaders who encourage student-athletes and even children to become political pawns in battles unrelated to their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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