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This week on Wrong Way Forward, Katy and Justin tackle one of life's biggest milestones: graduation. Why are commencement speakers suddenly getting booed? Should graduation speeches focus on inspiration—or uncomfortable truths like AI and the future of work? And does anyone actually remember what was said once the caps hit the air?

The conversation also dives into the rise of "participation graduations," from third grade to eighth grade, and whether we've turned a meaningful rite of passage into a celebration for parents more than students.

Plus, Katy's niece Ann joins the show fresh off her high school graduation to share what today's graduates are really thinking about college, careers, AI, and why having your life perfectly planned at 18 may be the worst advice of all.

As always, we ask: What's the Wrong Way Forward?

🎓 Are graduation speeches still relevant?
 🤖 Is AI changing the value of a college degree?
 👎 Is booing a commencement speaker ever appropriate?
 🎤 What advice do graduates actually need to hear?

Join the conversation in the comments—we'd love to hear what you remember (or don't remember) from your own graduation.

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