Topic: Board Of Education

5 chapters across the catalog

Yer Boy Amy
Episode 1378 2:54:45 - 2:57:28

1378: Yer Boy Amy

School Board Prank, Phil McCracken and Wayne Kerr

A viral clip from a Henrico Board of Education meeting shows a moderator reading a list of prank names during the public comment period. Names such as "Phil McCracken," "Eileen Dover," and "Wayne Kerr" were submitted to the board, leading to a moment of levity. The prank is celebrated as "good for the soul" amidst tense debates over school policies.

Veergayin
Episode 1152 1:47:09 - 1:55:43

1152: Veergayin

New York School Segregation, Charter School Debate

A report on the 65th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education identifies New York as the most segregated state for African-American students, followed by Illinois. The discussion critiques the "phony" nature of liberal diversity programs and the shift toward charter schools in California and Texas.

Wobama
Episode 1099 2:28:16 - 2:32:31

1099: Wobama

White Liberalism and White Supremacy, University Educator Speech

A university educator addressed the Madison Board of Education, claiming that "white liberalism" is a form of "white supremacy." She argued that valuing civility, protocol, and tidy lawns are aggressive messages that marginalize people of color. The speaker concluded her presentation by using profanity against both white liberalism and white supremacy, illustrating the radicalization of modern academic discourse.

Dog Dazer
Episode 1031 2:33:02 - 2:36:49

1031: Dog Dazer

Inclusive Cheerleading Policies in New Jersey

A New Jersey high school is facing backlash after implementing a "more inclusive" cheerleading policy that allows all interested students to join the squad regardless of tryout performance. Parents and students who "worked hard" to earn their spots are protesting the change. The school administration reportedly threatened to disband the program entirely if the complaints continued.

We're All Terrorists Now
Episode 95 23:42 - 26:28

95: We're All Terrorists Now

Texas Board of Education Evolution Curriculum Controversy

The Texas Board of Education recently voted on measures that critics say attempt to push evolution out of the school curriculum in favor of creationist doctrines. Despite scientific consensus, polls suggest nearly half of the U.S. public does not believe in evolution. The hosts discuss how religious infighting among different denominations further complicates the party's ability to focus on fiscal issues like balancing the budget.