Podcasts about parents defending education

Our two part series on billionaires and public education continues. Today, we're zooming in on the rise of new, well-funded activist groups targeting school boards, banning books, and attacking everything from diversity initiatives to trans student rights. Who's behind groups like Moms for Liberty and Parents Defending Education? What is “dark money,” and how does it quietly reshape local and national education policy? And who is Leonard Leo, and why is he so influential in this fight? Alyssa Bowen, deputy executive director of True North Research and the director of True North's Equality Project, explains.

Back in the 1960s, the teachers' unions, especially the United Federation of Teachers in New York, had a reputation for being strongly Jewish. But today, the teachers unions—especially the National Education Association—are deeply entrenched in an Everything Leftist movement that has made Palestinian nationalism that often strays into antisemitism a core value. Joining us today to discuss the teachers' unions swing to the anti-Israel and even outright antisemitic hard left is Rhyen Staley, a researcher at Defending Education (formerly Parents Defending Education).Largest Teachers' Union in United States Erases Jews From the HolocaustA History of Everything Leftist Unionism: Labor and the New LeftThe Ideological Fuel of a New Left: Three Axes, Two Buckets, and One ApproachHolocaust Miseducation and the Nakba Narrative

How much control can public schools exercise over the speech of their students and staff on divisive issues such as anti-racism and using preferred pronouns? Two en banc cases out of the Sixth Circuit and Eighth Circuit are poised to answer that question soon. In Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School District, the Eighth Circuit will […]

How much control can public schools exercise over the speech of their students and staff on divisive issues such as anti-racism and using preferred pronouns? Two en banc cases out of the Sixth Circuit and Eighth Circuit are poised to answer that question soon. In Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School District, the Eighth Circuit will decide whether a school district’s “equity training” violated the First Amendment by requiring employees to give the school’s preferred answer to questions about ideologically charged issues such as anti-racism and white privilege. The panel held that the plaintiffs lack standing because the district never punished or threatened to punish anyone for remaining silent or expressing dissenting views. The Eighth Circuit granted rehearing en banc and heard argument on January 15, 2025. In Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, the Sixth Circuit will decide whether a school district’s anti-harassment policies violate the First Amendment when it prohibits students from using biological pronouns to refer to someone who prefers otherwise. Answering that question requires the court to tackle thorny issues about the evidence required to justify a speech regulation under Tinker and whether Tinker allows schools to engage in viewpoint discrimination. The panel rejected the plaintiffs’ claims on the merits, and the Sixth Circuit reheard the case en banc on March 19, 2025.Featuring:Brett Nolan, Senior Attorney, Institute for Free Speech(Moderator) Edward D. Greim, Partner, Graves Garrett Greim LLC

Rich discusses Greenland, as well as European reaction to President Trump's tariffs with former Va. Governor Jim Gilmore, who also served as Ambassador to OSCE. Next, the president and founder of Parents Defending Education, Nicole Neily, has an update on the U.S. Dept. of Education's investigation into Maine schools for allegedly hiding kids' gender information from parents. Later, a conversation with Spencer Morrison, author of "Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses "Liberation Day," and President Trump's long-awaited announcement on tariffs. We also get some input from Matthew McGuire, former U.S. executive director of the World Bank Group. Later, we look at the Dept. of Education's final warning to Maine over transgender athletes, as well as a probe into the state's alleged "gender plans," with Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation and incoming vice president of Parents Defending Education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. John Lott Jr breaks down the latest 2nd A outrages, both in Oregon and elsewhere - Concealed carry better than police?? Yep. Sarah Parshall Perry, VP and Legal Fellow at Parents Defending Education - reports on the demise of woke, but it not dead.

Episode 26: Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District, et al.Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District, argued before the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on March 19, 2025. Argued by Cameron Norris (on behalf of Parents Defending Education); Elliott Gaiser, Solicitor General of Ohio (on behalf of Ohio and 22 other states as amici curiae); and Jaime Santos (on behalf of the Olentangy Local School District Board of Education, et al.).Background of the case, from the Institute for Free Speech's second amicus brief (in support of reversal): While students may freely identify as having genders that do not correspond to their biological sex, other students enjoy the same right to credit their own perceptions of reality—and to speak their minds when addressing their classmates. Students cannot be compelled to speak in a manner that confesses, accommodates, and conforms to an ideology they reject—even if that ideology's adherents are offended by any refusal to agree with them or endorse their viewpoint. Yet that is what the Olentangy school district's speech code does.“Pronouns are political.” Dennis Baron, What's Your Pronoun? 39 (2020). History shows that people have long used pronouns to express messages about society and its structure—often in rebellion against the prevailing ideology. And the same is true today. Choosing to use “preferred” or “non-preferred” pronouns often “advance[s] a viewpoint on gender identity.” Meriwether v. Hartop, 992 F.3d 492, 509 (6th Cir. 2021). So mandating that students use “preferred” pronouns or none at all elevates one viewpoint while silencing the other. It compels students to adopt the district's ideology on gender identity while at school, and in doing so, “invades the sphere of intellect and spirit which it is the purpose of the First Amendment to our Constitution to reserve from all official control.” W. Va. Bd. of Educ. v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624, 642 (1943).Statement of the Issues, from the Brief of Appellant Parents Defending Education:The use of gender-specific pronouns is a “hot issue” that “has produced a passionate political and social debate” across the country. Meriwether v. Hartop, 992 F.3d 492, 508-09 (6th Cir. 2021). One side believes that gender is subjective and so people should use others' “preferred pronouns”; the other side believes that sex is immutable and so people should use pronouns that correspond with biological sex. Id. at 498. Like the general public, students have varying views on this important subject, and the Supreme Court has long recognized that students don't “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate.” Tinker v. Des Moines Indep. Cmty. Sch. Dist., 393 U.S. 503, 506 (1969). Yet the Olentangy Local School District has adopted policies that punish speech expressed by one side of the debate—the use of pronouns that are contrary to another student's identity. The district court upheld the Policies as consistent with the First Amendment and denied PDE's preliminary-injunction motion.The issues presented in this appeal are:Whether the District's speech policies likely violate the First Amendment because they compel speech, discriminate based on viewpoint, prohibit speech based on content without evidence of a substantial disruption, or are overbroad.Whether, if PDE is likely to succeed on the merits, the remaining preliminary-injunction criteria favor issuing a preliminary injunction.Resources:CourtListener docket page for Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School Dist, et al.Brief for Appellant Parents Defending EducationBrief for Appellee Olentangy Local School Dist, et al.Supplemental En Banc Brief of Plaintiff-Appellant Parents Defending EducationInstitute for Free Speech first amicus brief (in support of rehearing en banc)Institute for Free Speech second amicus brief (in support of reversal)

Ann Atkinson, Director at Parents Defending Education, joins the show with members of the Morstad family from GSD Nation to discuss the podcast, how to raise conservative children, and what it takes to live life as a person, young or old, who leans Right.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Main Street Matters, Elaine and Jordan discuss the evolving landscape of education with Erika Sanzi, Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education. They explore the shift in parental perspectives towards education, particularly in light of recent political changes and the impact of COVID-19. The conversation delves into polling insights that reveal a significant swing in parental voting patterns, concerns over educational equity policies, and the alarming decline in national test scores. They also discuss the role of technology in education, the need for educational freedom, and the importance of focusing on academic fundamentals rather than social justice initiatives. Main Street Matters is part of the Salem Podcast Network. For more visit JobCreatorsNetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Stephen Miller explains how the govt (DOGE) works to CNN's Brianna Keilar 14:41 - Fired federal workers protest in Chicago..."workers over billionaires"...Liz Nagy and the I-Team 31:25 - Where was 60 Minutes when… 53:13 - Parents Defending Education list of schools with trans affirming policies 01:07:45 - Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago & founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, Corey Brooks: Trump’s Colorblind Message Energizes Black Americans. For more on Project H.O.O.D projecthood.org 01:24:07 - Noted economist Stephen Moore on tax cuts, tariffs and exorbitant egg prices. Check out Steve’s newest book The Trump Economic Miracle: And the Plan to Unleash Prosperity Again – co authored with Art Laffer 01:36:46 - President of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and foreign affairs columnist for The Washington Times, Clifford May: Trump can halt Russia’s war against Ukraine. Keep updated with Cliff on X @CliffordDMay 01:56:03 - NY Times Best Selling author of Tucker, the biography of Tucker Carlson, Chadwick Moore: A linguistic gulf at the Associated Press. Get more from Chadwick at his substack substack.com/@chadwickmooreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nicole Neily, founder of Parents Defending Education, shares her unexpected journey into education advocacy, driven by her passion for civil liberties and personal experiences as a parent. The discussion delves into the challenges of parenting in today's society, the erosion of trust in institutions, and the future of education, particularly in higher education. Nicole emphasizes the importance of treating children equally and expresses optimism for the future while offering valuable life advice about the importance of connection and engagement. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2/13/25 Hour 3 Vince speaks with Nicky Neily, President and Founder of Parents Defending Education, who reacts to Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing as Secretary of Education. Donald Trump says Pete Hegseth was correct when saying Ukraine will not join NATO. Vince speaks with Gabriella Hoffman, Director of the Independent Women’s Forum Center for Energy & Conservation about how Fairfax County discourages citizens from owning chickens. Vince takes calls about raising chickens. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/29/25 Hour 3 Vince speaks with Rhyen Staley, Researcher at Parents Defending Education about Trump’s executive order he just signed prohibiting federal funding to K-12 schools that teach CRT or radical gender ideology. Staley reacts to a recent report that eighth grade literacy scores have been plummeting. Donald Trump signs an executive order prioritizing funding for school choice. Joy Behar claims Donald Trump only picked Karoline Leavitt “because she’s a 10.” The Pentagon is pulling Mark Millie’s personal security detail and clearance, and potentially stripping him of a star. Pete Hegseth defends the move as “accountability.” Senate Democrats freak out over a picture of Kash Patel holding a watermelon with Adam Schiff’s face on it. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Tuesday, January 14th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Biggest persecutors of Christians worldwide Global Christian Relief has released its 2025 Red List — drawing attention to the big persecutors of Christians over the last two years. Nigeria tops the worldwide list for murders with a total of 9,814 martyrs for Jesus. India tops the worldwide list for building attacks which stands at 4,949. Mozambique comes in second for building attacks.  China tops the list for arrests and Eritrea comes in second.   Pray for Christians in these dangerous areas of the world this year and get your prayer guide at GlobalChristianRelief.org.  California fire death count at 25 The death count connected with the California fires is now at 25.  The Palisades and Eaton fires together make for the second most destructive fire in California history. Professor Char Miller appeared on AccuWeather. MILLER: “One hundred mile-an-hour gusts are recorded all over the region. Sustained winds of 60 to 70 miles. And then you've got this incredibly fast moving fire. Some estimates say something like three American football fields in a minute were incinerated.” The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports 40,600 acres burned and 12,300 structures destroyed. The National Weather Service is predicting another windstorm affecting areas from Santa Barbara south into Los Angeles today and tomorrow. . . expecting wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour. California fire damage will cost $140 billion Accuweather now estimates the price tag for the damage caused by these California fires is between $135 and $150 billion.   The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Center for Environmental Information reports 27 separate billion dollar disasters last year — costing this country $183 billion. Three of the five worst years in U.S. recorded history, for hurricane damage, include 2024, 2022, and 2021. In terms of number of billion dollar catastrophic events, 2023 and 2024 were the worst in U.S. history. God, not “Mother Nature,” is responsible for the winds The news agencies have referred to “Mother Nature” over and over again. However, “Mother Nature” is not in control. God is sovereign over every natural disaster, absolutely in control of the winds rushing over the State of California now. Keep Psalm135:6 in mind. Whatever the Lord pleases He does, “in Heaven and on Earth, in the seas and in all deep places. He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the Earth. He makes lightning for the rain; He brings the wind out of His treasuries.” 5 of 12 insurance agencies pulled out of California Insurance cannot save us either.   Five out of twelve of the major insurance providers in California have pulled out of the Golden State. The government FAIR plan is also dramatically overextended, accountable for $300 billion of properties with only $200 million in surplus coverage. Fifteen insurance companies have gone bankrupt in the last three years. That's more than the previous 20 years combined. And now this. Only 2% of homes affected by hurricane flooding this year were insured.  Psalm 20:7-8 reads: “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.  They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright.” 80% of parents oppose student's gender identity kept secret A recent survey sponsored by Parents Defending Education found that 80% of American parents oppose schools helping students change their gender identity.  In addition, 74% opposed teaching elementary children about homosexuality, and 78% oppose biological males playing in female sports programs.  The organization DefendingEd.org identifies 1,143 school districts which openly state that they can or will keep a student's transgender status hidden from parents.   Interestingly, 67% of Republican parents, 53% of independent parents, and 29% of Democratic parents support reducing the size and influence of the U.S. Department of Education. And 77% of parents support a U.S. Department of Education that allows states to have more flexibility on how they run their school districts Trump's cabinet picks head to Senate Today begins confirmation hearings for Trump's cabinet picks to include Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth who will appear before the Senate Armed Forces Committee, reports NBC News. Also this week, Senate committees will conduct hearings for Attorney General nominee Pamela Bondi and Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio among others. Jimmy Carter's funeral featured song denying Heaven and Hell And finally, all five living presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden -- attended the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter, reports the Associated Press. In addition, Vice Presidents Kamala Harris, Mike Pence, and Al Gore were there as well as Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.  The official funeral of state for former president Jimmy Carter included Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performance of John Lennon's “Imagine there's no Heaven.”  Listen to Garth sing the open. BROOKS: “Imagine there's no Heaven It's easy if you try No Hell below us Above us, only sky “Imagine all the people Livin' for today.” Though a professing Christian, the former president made this theologically problematic statement to the Huffington Post in 2018. CARTER: “I think Jesus would encourage any love affair if it was honest and sincere and was not damaging to anyone else.  I don't see that gay marriage damages anyone else.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Guest host Vanessa Denha-Garmo welcomes Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. to discuss his new book, “A Year of Daily Offerings.” Rhyen Staley with Parents Defending Education exposes the DOJ spending over $100M on far-left initiatives in the classroom.

Nicole Neily, President of Parents Defending Education. New EDU poll Shows Parents Support Girls-Only Spaces in Schools, Oppose Parental Exclusion Policies & Equity Grading

Guest host Vanessa Denha-Garmo welcomes Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. to discuss his new book, “A Year of Daily Offerings.” Rhyen Staley with Parents Defending Education exposes the DOJ spending over $100M on far-left initiatives in the classroom.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- “New Orleans' FBI Office, Police Department Are Chock Full Of DEI Nonsense.” Eireann Van Natta of The Daily Caller writes: “The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the city's FBI field office are staunch advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)—and those same agencies are investigating the terrorist attack that killed at least 15 people early Wednesday morning. The New Orleans FBI Field Office has aggressively promoted diversity initiatives on social media, especially in its recruitment efforts.” You can read the full article here: https://dailycaller.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-police-department-fbi-office-dei-diversity-terrorist-attack-15-jabbar-new-years/ 4:30pm- Nicole Neily—Founder and President of Parents Defending Education—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a newly released report “revealing that from 2021-2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) spent over $100M in federal funding in 36 states, 946 K-12 school districts and over 3M K-12 students to promote restorative justice practices, social emotional learning, and DEI in the classroom.” You can learn more about Parents Defending Education here: https://defendinged.org 4:45pm- Listener Minnie calls into the show from Texas and reveals she is the founder/president of the Matt DeSantis fan club!

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/02/2025): 3:05pm- At 3:15am on Wednesday morning, a man behind the wheel of a pickup truck purposefully struck pedestrians celebrating the New Year on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana—ultimately leaving 15 people dead. FBI officials identified the attacker as Shamsud-Din Bahar Jabbar and revealed he had an ISIS flag in his possession at the time of the attack. He also made several posts to social media in support of ISIS. The attack is now being investigated as an act of terrorism. 3:15pm- On Thursday, Las Vegas officials identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger as the man likely responsible for detonating a car bomb outside of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada—though, they insisted they would not know the man's identity for certain without confirmation via a DNA test. Investigators say they do not believe there is any connection between the attack in New Orleans and the car explosion in Las Vegas. 3:30pm- Dr. John Eastman—Senior Fellow of the Claremont Institute and Author of the spending clause entries in the Oxford Encyclopedia of Legal History and the Heritage Guide to the Constitution—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for The Federalist, “How DOGE Can Tackle the National Debt by Returning to Constitutional Spending.” You can read the article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/12/11/how-doge-can-tackle-the-national-debt-by-returning-to-constitutional-spending/ 3:40pm- While speaking to the press on Thursday, President Joe Biden condemned the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas while stressing that preliminary investigations have found no connection between the two acts of terrorism. 4:05pm- “New Orleans' FBI Office, Police Department Are Chock Full Of DEI Nonsense.” Eireann Van Natta of The Daily Caller writes: “The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and the city's FBI field office are staunch advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)—and those same agencies are investigating the terrorist attack that killed at least 15 people early Wednesday morning. The New Orleans FBI Field Office has aggressively promoted diversity initiatives on social media, especially in its recruitment efforts.” You can read the full article here: https://dailycaller.com/2025/01/02/new-orleans-police-department-fbi-office-dei-diversity-terrorist-attack-15-jabbar-new-years/ 4:30pm- Nicole Neily—Founder and President of Parents Defending Education—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a newly released report “revealing that from 2021-2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) spent over $100M in federal funding in 36 states, 946 K-12 school districts and over 3M K-12 students to promote restorative justice practices, social emotional learning, and DEI in the classroom.” You can learn more about Parents Defending Education here: https://defendinged.org 4:45pm- Listener Minnie calls into the show from Texas and reveals she is the founder/president of the Matt DeSantis fan club! 5:00pm- Will Mike Johnson Retain the House Speakership? According to The Wall Street Journal, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) will not vote for Johnson on Friday. Siobhan Hughes writes: “House Republicans have 219 seats, compared with 215 for Democrats, who are expected to stay united in backing their leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D., N.Y.). The math means if only one other Republican joins Massie in voting for an alternative candidate, Johnson could fall short of a majority. While other Republicans have grumbled about Johnson and say the speaker vote could go to several rounds, none has said they would vote against him.” You can read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/thomas-massie-needs-backup-to-take-out-mike-johnson-e5db12df?mod=hp_lead_pos2 5:15pm- “As Covid Lab Leak Suspicion Lingers, WHO Urges China to Share Virus Origin Data.” Mari Eccles of Politico writes: “The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Beijing to share data on the origins of the coronavirus, f ...

As the incoming second Trump administration prepares to target government waste with the “Department of Government Efficiency” commission and activists hope that Trump's administration will root divisive left-wing racial ideologies out of government, Parents Defending Education has released a report relevant to both. The advocacy group identified $1 billion in federal grants from the Biden […]

As the incoming second Trump administration prepares to target government waste with the “Department of Government Efficiency” commission and activists hope that Trump's administration will root divisive left-wing racial ideologies out of government, Parents Defending Education has released a report relevant to both. The advocacy group identified $1 billion in federal grants from the Biden Department of Education to school districts, universities, and other groups for diversity, equity, and inclusion-related hiring and programming and social-emotional learning. Joining us to discuss the findings is Michele Exner, senior advisor at Parents Defending Education.Links: Biden's Education Department shelled out $1B on DEI since 2021: reportGrantEDFollow us on our socials: Twitter: @capitalresearchInstagram: @capitalresearchcenterFacebook: www.facebook.com/capitalresearchcenterYouTube: @capitalresearchcenter

Institute for Energy Research's Kenny Stein, Parents Defending Education's Caroline Moore, Spectator.org's Jed Babbin, Humanize Today's Wesley Smith

Rich welcomes actor and musician John Schneider back to the program, this time to talk about the election and his new music, including the song "Don't Donald the Trump." Next, we check in with Republican candidate for Congress in the battleground state of Michigan, Tom Barrett. Plus, Michele Exner, senior advisor for Parents Defending Education, discusses her recent op-ed in the Washington Examiner: "Land and Labor Acknowledgments Teach Students to Hate America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, our guest is Nicki Neily, the founder and president of Parents Defending Education. Parents Defending Education is a national grassroots organization working to preserve parents' voices in their children's public school education. Today, Nicki tells us how she came to found this organization and about the important work it is doing. The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, president of the Parental Rights Foundation. You can sign up for email alerts to keep yourself informed on parental rights news at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/.Support the show

Happy Friday.  Bob kicks off the show talking about the death of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas.  Bob then welcomes Katie Gorka to the show to talk about fairness in the U.S. elections.  Then it's time to move back to the Ohio elections with Marcel Strbich.  Then Bob is joined by Michele Exner from Parents Defending Education who talks about what our kids are learning. these days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: * Walgreens pulling some stores out of ST Louis * Nicole Neily, President and Founder of Parents Defending Education, joins Marc & Kim to talk about the PDE filing Civil Rights Complaints against Kirkwood School District, for Racial Discrimination, stemming from Affinity Groups in the school district. * Charles Payne, host of Making Money with Charles Payne, joins The Marc Cox Morning Show to talk with Marc & Kim about tariffs, inflation, and his interview with Bill Hemmer. * Anti-Amendment 3 proponents fight an uphill battle Thanks for listening!!

Why does The Left often have a cult mentality? You have to take some leadership in your life and help guide the norms in your life. Nicki Neily with Parents Defending Education give some insight on what's happening with school boards across the country and how you can help defend against the filth they are trying to push in schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Erika Sanzi, the director of outreach at Parents Defending Education. Her group uncovered documents that revealed how Springfield Missouri Public School officials blatantly deceived parents by allowing transgender students to hide their gender identity and preferred pronouns. She discusses what she found and what parents can look out for to make sure this doesn't happen in their own school districts.

In hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Missouri Governor Mike Parson who discusses tonight's execution of Marcellus Williams, his concerns for the southern border, his recent trade mission to Panama, and more. Mark is then joined by Erika Sanzi, the director of outreach at Parents Defending Education. Her group uncovered documents that revealed how Springfield Missouri Public School officials blatantly deceived parents by allowing transgender students to hide their gender identity and preferred pronouns. She discusses what she found and what parents can look out for to make sure this doesn't happen in their own school districts. They wrap up the hour with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Erika Sanzi, the director of outreach at Parents Defending Education. Her group uncovered documents that revealed how Springfield Missouri Public School officials blatantly deceived parents by allowing transgender students to hide their gender identity and preferred pronouns. She discusses what she found and what parents can look out for to make sure this doesn't happen in their own school districts. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" and shares about Reggie Bush lawsuit of the NCAA, the most notable injuries actors experienced on set that you didn't notice, and more. Mark is joined by Kat Rosenfield, a columnist at The Free Press. She discuss her latest piece titled, "To the Woman Who Trashed Me on Twitter". They also discuss why Kamala Harris won't take questions or speak to the media. Mark is joined by Alex Oliver with Oliver Properties. Alex discusses his latest development called, "SixCord Apartments" on Washington Avenue. He also explains why this is the time to be developing properties in St. Louis. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Missouri Governor Mike Parson who discusses tonight's execution of Marcellus Williams, his concerns for the southern border, his recent trade mission to Panama, and more. Mark is then joined by Erika Sanzi, the director of outreach at Parents Defending Education. Her group uncovered documents that revealed how Springfield Missouri Public School officials blatantly deceived parents by allowing transgender students to hide their gender identity and preferred pronouns. She discusses what she found and what parents can look out for to make sure this doesn't happen in their own school districts. They wrap up the hour with the Audio Cut of the Day.

It's that time of year again–reliably bumming out students and parents alike… it 's back to school! But back to school is also a time to reflect on the state of education in this country… and it's not all that great.  America is one of the richest countries in the world. But you wouldn't know it if you looked at our education statistics. We're 16th in science globally. In Math, we scored below the average and well below the scores of the top five countries, all of which were in Asia. And in 2018, we ranked an astonishing 125th in literacy among all countries according to the World Atlas.  As we tumble down the international tables, public schools around the country are getting rid of gifted and talented programs. They're getting rid of standardized testing. All while trying to regain ground from COVID-related learning loss… So how did we get here? Why have public schools deprioritized literacy and numeracy? What role have teachers' unions played in advocating for public education in this country and also in holding kids back by protecting bad teachers? How is socioeconomic segregation hurting academic performance? And what kinds of books should really be taught in public schools?  Today, we're diving deep into these questions and more with three experts who bring diverse perspectives to this debate: Richard Kahlenberg is Director of the American Identity Project and Director of Housing at the Progressive Policy Institute. His many books and essays have focused on addressing economic disparities in education. Maud Maron is co-founder of PLACE NYC, which advocates for improving the academic rigor and standards of K-12 public school curricula. She's also the mother of four kids in New York City public schools. Erika Sanzi is a former educator and school dean in Rhode Island. She is Director of Outreach at Parents Defending Education, which aims to fight ideological indoctrination in the classroom.  We discuss the misallocation of resources in education, the promise and perils of school choice, and how we can fix our broken education system.  And if you like this conversation, good news! All week this week at The Free Press—as summer ends and kids return to class—we're pausing our usual news coverage to talk about education. We've invited six writers to answer the question: What didn't school teach you?  With elite colleges peddling courses on “Queering Video Games,” “Decolonial Black Feminist Magic,” and “What Is a Settler Text?,” there's never been a better time to go back to the proverbial school of life. To get those essays in your inbox every morning from today until Saturday, go to thefp.com and become a subscriber today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Neily, President of Parents Defending Education (PDE). TITLE IX WIN: 11th Circuit Grants Preliminary Injunction in Parents Defending Education Lawsuit

It's a free for all Friday.  It's is all calls to start.  Then Bob welcomes Michelle Exner from Parents Defending Education talking about colleges creating the "teachers" that are indoctrinating our children.  Then it is time for more calls and Bob hands out verbal justice with some well deserved beatdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Erika Sanzi, Parents Defending Education's  Director of Outreach, talks with Marc & Kim about Parkway School Dist.'s new policy that says students have to use the correct pronouns while addressing a trans student

In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Could you vote for someone without knowing their platform? Former US Senator Jim Talent joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to talk about last nights DNC, why Kamala hasn't made many public appearances, and his thoughts if RFK Jr. will withdraw. Erika Sanzi, Parents Defending Education's  Director of Outreach, talks with Marc & Kim about Parkway School Dist.'s new policy that says students have to use the correct pronouns while addressing a trans student Kim on a Whim, too! Coming up in the Final Hour: Shannon Bream and Griff Jenkins

Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, August 14, 20244:20 pm: Erika Sanzi, Director of Outreach for Parents Defending Education joins Greg to discuss Tim Walz's left wing priorities when it comes to education policy and how those policies have deteriorated education in Minnesota.5:05 pm: Daniel Cochrane, Senior Research Associate at the Heritage Foundation's Tech Policy Center joins the program for a conversation about the state of Texas' investigation into election interference.6:05 pm: Ian Haworth, political commentator, joins the show to discuss his recent piece on how Kamala Harris says we should trust women… except the women that support Donald Trump.6:38 pm: Tim Graham, Executive Editor of Newsbusters at the Media Research Center joins Greg to discuss the results of a recent poll that show Democratic voters are very much in the dark about Kamala Harris' radical ways.

Welcome to Tuesday.  Bob kicks off the show with the Top 9 At 9.  Bob then welcome Attorney Mark Paoletta to the show to talk about the Biden/Harris attempt to change the institution of the Supreme Court.  Then it's Tuesday which means it is time for Peter kirsanow to discuss all the latest news.  Bob then turns to education talking with Caroline Moore from Parents Defending Education.  Bob then plays his new song Kammie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Friday, July 26, 20244:20 pm: Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center joins Rod for a conversation about how old guard conservatives are at a crossroads as they view the Trump-Vance ticket as a rejection of their views.4:38 pm: Caroline Moore, Vice President of Parents Defending Education joins the program for a conversation about Kamala Harris' support of American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, who is widely regarded by conservatives as a key player in keeping schools shut down during the covid pandemic.6:05 pm: Logan Washburn, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist joins Rod to discuss his piece outlining how Democrats went about forcing Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.6:20 pm: Brad Slager, a contributor to RedState, joins the program for a conversation about his recent piece on how recent reporting in the New York Times has rewritten history and elevated the political status of Kamala Harris.6:38 pm: We will listen back to Rod's conversations this week with Ned Ryun of American Majority on the importance of Republicans embracing early voting, and (at 6:50 pm) with Ron Mortenson of the Center for Immigration Studies on Utah's stealthy sanctuary state status.

Parents Defending Education filed a lawsuit on April 29 against the Biden administration's reinterpretation of Title IXallowing males in female sports and private spaces.The parental rights organization joined the Independent Women's Forum, Speech First, and the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina in challenging President Joe Biden's rule change to the 1972 federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs across the nation. Michele Exner, senior adviser to Parents Defending Education, discusses the future of Title IX with “The Daily Signal Podcast.” Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents Defending Education filed a lawsuit on April 29 against the Biden administration’s reinterpretation of Title IXallowing males in female sports and private spaces. The parental rights organization joined the Independent Women's Forum, Speech First, and the states of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina in challenging President Joe Biden’s rule change to the 1972 federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in […]

D.H.S. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas gets grilled over his gaslighting of the American public. Plus, Joe Biden's pathetic excuse of an executive order to curb illegal immigration will do nothing to solve the border crisis - a retired border patrol agent joins us to discuss. And finally, several teenagers are arrested for riding their e-scooters over a gay pride crosswalk. More on what Lime is doing to prevent this kind of heinous vandalism from ever happening again.Guest Host: Riley LewisGuests:Hans Von Spakovsky | Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage FoundationAndrea Kaye | Radio Host & OAN ContributorJ.J. Carrell | Author, Speaker & Retired Border Patrol AgentMichele Exner | Senior Advisor, Parents Defending Education

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NICOLE “NICKI” NEILY  - the president and founder of Parents Defending Education - discussed how the migrant crisis is impacting DC public schools WEBSITE: https://defendinged.org/ How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools Through a public records request with DC Public Schools, Parents Defending Education obtained emails revealing strain on the district due to the large influx of migrant students.  The schools have faced challenges such as a shortage of staff for English Language Learner programs, difficulties in finding school placements, and budgetary constraints, with most schools exceeding capacity and only one new staff member hired despite urgent need.  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, June 7, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NICOLE “NICKI” NEILY  - the president and founder of Parents Defending Education - discussed how the migrant crisis is impacting DC public schools WEBSITE: https://defendinged.org/ How the migrant crisis overwhelmed DC public schools Through a public records request with DC Public Schools, Parents Defending Education obtained emails revealing strain on the district due to the large influx of migrant students.  The schools have faced challenges such as a shortage of staff for English Language Learner programs, difficulties in finding school placements, and budgetary constraints, with most schools exceeding capacity and only one new staff member hired despite urgent need.  Hunter Biden criminal trial to resume, prosecutors will call final two witnesses Who will prosecutors call to testify in Hunter Biden's gun crime trial on Friday? Hallie Biden testimony revealed sordid details of Hunter's drug use, how gun was disposed of EXCLUSIVE: How Hunter Biden's wife Melissa Cohen is COPYING Melania Trump's style, leaving her unrecognizable after ditching frumpy look in radical glow-up Famous scenic waterfall in China goes viral after video appears to show water coming from pipe WASHINGTON POST: ‘Unusual' cancers emerged after the pandemic. Doctors ask if covid is to blame. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, June 7, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NICKI NEILY - President of Parents Defending Education to discuss loca teachers planning to strike TOMORROW - MAY 24TH – “School Strike for Gaza” WEBSITE: https://defendinged.org/ ABOUT SCHOOL STRIKE FOR GAZA  WMAL GUEST: 7:15 AM - INTERVIEW - SEN. RON JOHNSON - (R-WI) Obama State Dept blocked FBI from arresting supporters of Iran nuclear program in US: Emails Sens. Johnson and Grassley Uncover Obama-Biden State Department's Politically-Motivated Obstruction of FBI Law Enforcement Efforts WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - ADMIRAL JAMES FOGGO (PRONOUNCED FO-GO)- runs the Navy League's “Center for Maritime Strategy”. BIO: Admiral James Foggo: He commanded the attack submarine, USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) in 1998, which was awarded the Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 8 Battle Efficiency award and the Commander Fleet Forces Command Adm.  Haley says she will vote for Trump, calls Biden ‘a catastrophe' Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, May 23, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NICKI NEILY - President of Parents Defending Education to discuss loca teachers planning to strike TOMORROW - MAY 24TH – “School Strike for Gaza” WEBSITE: https://defendinged.org/ ABOUT SCHOOL STRIKE FOR GAZA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, May 23, 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: Caroline Moore—Vice President of Parents Defending Education—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a report from The Daily Signal documenting a Colorado public school which mandated an 11-year-old girl share a bed with a biological male, who identifies as a girl, during a school trip without ever notifying the girl's parents. You can read the story here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/04/exclusive-school-assigned-girl-sleep-boy-who-identifies-trans-parental-notification/. You can learn more about Parent Defending Freedom here:  https://defendinged.org While speaking with Bloomberg news, former Vice President Al Gore compared social media algorithms to AR-15s. He said of algorithms: “They are the digital equivalent of AR-15s. They ought to be banned. They really ought to be banned. It's an abuse of the public forum…These devices are the enemies of self-government, and they are the enemies of democracy.” On Tuesday, Harvard University President Claudine Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say anti-Semitic speech was violative of the school's code of conduct—arguing that Harvard is an ardent supporter of free speech. In 2020, Rep. Stefanik was appointed to a Senior Advisory position with the Harvard Institute of Politics—however, because she was a vocal supporter of Donald Trump during the 2020 election, the student body protested the appointment and Harvard ultimately fired her. So, the notion that Harvard is an ardent supporter of free speech is flawed—they seem to only support speech provided it gels with the popular progressive opinions of the moment. The Rich Zeoli Show is preempted for college basketball—the Temple Owls take on Bloomsburg University on 1210 WPHT.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (12/06/2023): 3:05pm- While speaking from the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden blamed Republicans for “holding Ukraine's funding hostage with their extreme partisan border policies.” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) has said that any agreement to send tens-of-billions of dollars in additional aid to Ukraine would need to be accompanied with funding for security at the U.S. Southern border. During his speech, President Biden conceded that the U.S. suffers from a “broken immigration system,” though he did not mention the border specifically—despite thousands of migrants unlawfully entering the U.S. every day due to relaxed border security policies adopted under his administration. 3:20pm- Karoun Demirjian and Marc Santora of The New York Times write: “President Biden's urgent push to replenish Ukraine's war chest and send aid to Israel is on the brink of collapse in the Senate, where Republicans are prepared on Wednesday to block the funding unless Democrats agree to add strict measures to clamp down on migration at the U.S. border with Mexico. A classified briefing with administration officials called to shore up support devolved into a partisan screaming match on Tuesday afternoon, with Republicans angrily accusing Democrats of trying to steamroller over their demands for a border crackdown. Republican senators leaving the briefing said they were outraged that administration officials had refused to answer their questions about border security, which they said was a prerequisite for any plan to send emergency help to American allies.” You can read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/us/politics/ukraine-aid-zelensky-congress.html 3:35pm- During his speech from the White House on Wednesday, President Joe Biden claimed that “history will judge harshly those who turn their back on” funding Ukraine's fight against Russian aggression. 3:40pm- While briefly taking questions from the White House press, President Joe Biden denied that he ever had any interactions with Hunter Biden's business associates, or any involvement with foreign businesses. 3:50pm- While appearing with Sean Hannity at a town hall event in Iowa on Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he does not believe President Joe Biden will be the Democrat nominee for president in 2024—suggesting it will likely be California Governor Gavin Newsom or Vice President Kamala Harris. 4:05pm- At a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday, President Joe Biden told his supporters that he's not certain he would be running for reelection if it weren't for Donald Trump also being in the race—explaining that Trump is a threat to American democracy. 4:15pm- Brooke Singman of Fox News writes: “As vice president, Joe Biden used email aliases and private email addresses to communicate with son Hunter Biden and Hunter's business associates hundreds of times, new records released by the House Ways & Means Committee revealed. The committee obtained metadata from IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler that reveals Joe Biden used alias email accounts 327 times during a nine-year period—2010 to 2019—to correspond with his son, Hunter, and one of Hunter's key business associates, Eric Schwerin, among others. The majority of the email traffic took place while Biden was vice president.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-was-in-direct-contact-with-hunters-business-partners-using-email-alias-as-vp 4:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Sean Hannity, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump jokingly said he wouldn't be a dictator “except for day 1…I want to close the border and I want to drill, drill, drill…After that, I'm not a dictator.” 4:45pm- The Daily Wire's new movie, “Lady Ballers,” which is streaming exclusively on their website, is now the number one streamed film in America according to Rotten Tomatoes. The Daily Wire co-founder, and star of the film, Jeremy Boreing explained that theaters won't touch the film because it pokes fun at biological males competing in women's sports. 4:55pm- While speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News, Donald Trump revealed that former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) once revealed to him that then-Senator Joe Biden was considered the “dumbest” member of the U.S. Senate. 5:00pm- Jimmy Failla—stand-up comedian & Fox News Radio host—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss University presidents defending anti-Semitism on their campuses while testifying before the House, and Joe Biden admitting that he's only running for reelection because he dislikes Donald Trump. Plus, Jimmy talks about his new book, “Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A-to-Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun.” You can listen to The Best of Jimmy Failla every Saturday on 1210 WPHT! You can learn more about his new book, which releases January 24th, here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/cancel-culture-dictionary-jimmy-failla?variant=41285227511842 5:25pm- While appearing on CBS News, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said that she believes the government should avoid interceding in gender reassignment procedures for children. Should the government protect children against irreversible procedures even in the event the child's parent endorses the decision? 5:40pm- Robby Soave of Reason writes: “Sen. Rand Paul (R–KY) is trying to stop legislation that requires automakers to continue putting dashboard A.M. radio in cars. His new amendment to the A.M. radio bill would also eliminate electric vehicle subsidies.” You can read the full report here: https://reason.com/2023/12/05/rand-paul-electric-vehicle-am-radio-subsidy-bill/ 6:05pm- Caroline Moore—Vice President of Parents Defending Education—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a report from The Daily Signal documenting a Colorado public school which mandated an 11-year-old girl share a bed with a biological male, who identifies as a girl, during a school trip without ever notifying the girl's parents. You can read the story here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/04/exclusive-school-assigned-girl-sleep-boy-who-identifies-trans-parental-notification/. You can learn more about Parent Defending Freedom here:  https://defendinged.org 6:15pm- While speaking with Bloomberg news, former Vice President Al Gore compared social media algorithms to AR-15s. He said of algorithms: “They are the digital equivalent of AR-15s. They ought to be banned. They really ought to be banned. It's an abuse of the public forum…These devices are the enemies of self-government, and they are the enemies of democracy.” 6:20pm- On Tuesday, Harvard University President Claudine Gay testified before the House Education and Workforce Committee. During one noteworthy exchange with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Gay refused to say anti-Semitic speech was violative of the school's code of conduct—arguing that Harvard is an ardent supporter of free speech. In 2020, Rep. Stefanik was appointed to a Senior Advisory position with the Harvard Institute of Politics—however, because she was a vocal supporter of Donald Trump during the 2020 election, the student body protested the appointment and Harvard ultimately fired her. So, the notion that Harvard is an ardent supporter of free speech is flawed—they seem to only support speech provided it gels with the popular progressive opinions of the moment. 6:30pm- The Rich Zeoli Show is preempted for college basketball—the Temple Owls take on Bloomsburg University on 1210 WPHT.