As other reviewers have pointed out, there is some real forced right-on opinions going on. The conversations are so stilted. No one does speak the way some of the characters do. Even if you agree with most of the opinions, it is annoying to see straw men comments being set up by background characters just to give a character a line.
Setting that aside, this series is needing a plot. Season 1 had undue influence and powerlessness as its theme. That was well worth the watch.
Now we seem to have a mess. Hints that Cory is not perhaps as nice as he seems? A book revelation? These are not plots. For me, Mitch's redemption would be a good place to start. We've had the message about the unacceptable behavior and entitlement. Now viewers need to see a way back for the sinner.