Episode 1240 • • 2:55:47 - 2:58:20
1240: Meat Must Flow
Alaska School District, Book Bans and Curriculum Changes
The Mat-Su School District in Alaska voted to remove several seminal novels from its high school curriculum, including "Catch-22," "The Great Gatsby," and "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." The board cited concerns over "controversial" content, though the move faced significant backlash from students and parents. The hosts criticize the decision as an example of over-socialization and the erosion of classical education.