3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts sign off, looking forward to their 1,300th episode. The final segment includes a brief mention of a Seattle teacher who reportedly abandoned her classes to live in the woods, and a parody song about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's school closures.
New York Specialized High Schools, Admissions Reform
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Richard Carranza announce plans to reform admissions for New York City's eight specialized high schools, such as Stuyvesant. The plan aims to increase diversity by eliminating the single admissions test and expanding the Discovery Program for disadvantaged students. The move is intended to address historical inequities in the student population.
Listener Feedback, De-education, and Hibiki Whiskey
Listeners from Roanoke, Virginia, share how they "de-educate" their daughter after she returns from government school. Adam Curry samples Hibiki 17-year-old whiskey, a gift from his hosts in Tokyo, and praises the quality of Suntory products. The hosts also reflect on the success of a recent "clip show" produced by their team, which received positive feedback for its media deconstruction.
