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Granville and Cumberland counties lost the most schools as costs to school districts is leading to merge and close schools. It's a trend being seen for public schools across the country. WRAL's Destinee Patterson and Emily Walkenhorst discuss what it means for the next generation of students.
David Zuckerman hosts State Representative Leanne Harple to discuss the controversial plans for school mergers and closures and their impact on rural Vermont communities. Then, Rachel Nevitt joins the show to provide a masterclass on tick-borne illnesses, offering new research on symptoms and advice on how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office
Amy MacIver speaks to City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell about the devastating impact of severe storm conditions across the Western Cape as flooding, strong winds and infrastructure damage continue affecting thousands of residents. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Bronagh Hammond of the Western Cape Department of Education about the decision to close all schools in the Cape as a massive storm sweeps across the province. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry Mauchline, pokesperson for David Maynier, MEC for education in the Western Cape, joins Amy MacIver to give an update on school closures due to extreme weather in the Western Cape. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bronagh Hammond, Director of Communications at the WCED, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the decision to close schools in the Cape Winelands as severe weather swept across parts of the Western Cape, while most schools in the Cape Metro remained open. Hammond outlines how safety concerns, flooding risks, learner transport routes, and the importance of school feeding schemes all factored into the department’s decision-making during the province’s latest winter storm. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Despite an extraordinary and emotional confrontation with City Council last week, the Philadelphia School Board voted 6-3 to approve a $3 billion facilities plan that would close 17 schools and renovate 169 more. Parents, teachers, and students still have many questions. So joining host Trenae Nuri to talk about the controversial facilities plan, and the justification behind it, is School Board President Reginald Streater. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Taskrabbit Art Star
The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – Chicago schools face a growing standoff as the superintendent insists classrooms remain open on May 1 while the Chicago Teachers Union pushes for a walkout. Parents, officials, and Brandon Johnson weigh in, raising concerns about lost learning time, childcare challenges, and the broader political tensions shaping education decisions in the city...
This is the second of a two-part conversation with Michael Barbour, one of the most cited researchers in K-12 distance and online learning. Michael is assistant dean for academic innovation and integration at Touro University California, and has spent nearly three decades studying the design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning — as well as the policy and governance structures that shape it. If you haven't listened to part one yet, start there.In this episode, we examine an assumption that surfaced repeatedly during the pandemic: that because distance learning has been around for decades, schools should have been ready. Michael has the data on why they weren't — and why, despite a global wake-up call, most still aren't. The numbers are striking: less than 10% of teacher preparation programs included any meaningful content on K-12 online learning even after COVID. And as Michael makes clear, the next disruption — whether pandemic, weather event, or political unrest — is not a question of if, but when.From there, the conversation takes a surprising turn. Michael shares a counterintuitive research finding: students who had K-12 online learning experience actually performed worse as online learners at the university level — and he unpacks exactly why that happened and what it reveals about the difference between synchronous and asynchronous program design. He also walks through one of the most compelling real-world models of synchronous distance learning in K-12 — the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation in Newfoundland — and what it would actually take to replicate that kind of intentional design at scale."Every single one of your listeners, unless they plan on retiring in the next year or two, will likely experience another regional or global pandemic. And that's just on the pandemic side." — Michael BarbourTopics covered:~1:30 — Bridging policy, pedagogy, and technology: why hopes and prayers aren't a strategy~3:20 — What the National Education Technology Plans have been saying since 1996~4:20 — The teacher preparation gap: the numbers before, during, and after COVID~7:20 — The history of pandemics and why every educator needs distance learning skills~13:20 — A counterintuitive finding: why K-12 online experience made university online learners worse~19:20 — Synchronous vs. asynchronous design and the CDLI model~28:20 — Why distance learning matters for every educator, not just virtual school teachersLinks and resources:MichaelBarbour.com - all of Michael's researchA Vision for K-12 Online and Blended Learning in Teacher Education — the teacher preparation work referenced in this episodePart 1 of this conversation is available now — start there if you haven't already.Discover more virtual learning opportunities at CILC.org with hosts Tami Moehring and Allyson Mitchell.Seth Fleischauer's Banyan Global Learning combines live virtual field trips with international student collaborations for a unique K12 global learning experience. See https://www.banyangloballearning.com/
While students and families wait for the School Board to vote on the Facilities Master Plan, a plan that could close 18 public schools and merge others, they have voiced concerns about what this means for students' safety during the transition. While the timeline for the decision is uncertain, city officials and the school district are thinking about how to mitigate any tension that could come from these big changes. Senior producer Abby Fritz talks with Sammy Caiola, a gun violence solutions reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, about what our city officials and the school district are doing, and could be doing better, to prepare for school closures. Read more of Sammy's reporting on safety during this transition here and here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
A powerful storm system that swept through the Chicago area Sunday caused widespread travel disruptions, grounded more than a thousand flights and forced some suburban schools to cancel classes Monday as snow and strong winds moved in overnight.
A powerful storm system that swept through the Chicago area Sunday caused widespread travel disruptions, grounded more than a thousand flights and forced some suburban schools to cancel classes Monday as snow and strong winds moved in overnight.
A powerful storm system that swept through the Chicago area Sunday caused widespread travel disruptions, grounded more than a thousand flights and forced some suburban schools to cancel classes Monday as snow and strong winds moved in overnight.
Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Clayton Holland and board member Tim Daugharty discuss the district's current budget, proposed school closure plans, and strategies for reducing district spending.
On Friday's show: We learn about HISD's plans to close some of its schools, after a vote on the matter takes place.Also this hour: We discuss the homeschooling experience in Houston with Tess Harris, a former home school student and member of the Coalition for Responsible Home Education, and Amber Swirsky, a homeschool teacher, mother of five, and owner of The Homeschool Store.Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we chat with Rich Levy, executive director of Inprint Houston, who's presenting the next film in the Movies Houstonians Love series at the MFAH. We talk about the movie he wants you to see, Wim Wenders' 2023 film, Perfect Days, and about his 30+ years at Inprint ahead of his retirement.Watch
Today we'll start out in hour one with headlines from around the state (with a surprise visit from Rep Kevin McCabe). Included is the outcry opposing school closures in Anchorage and more. Then in hour two we'll chat with the Host of oversightLIVE, former Rep Ben Carpenter.
Friday, February 13, 2026 UnPacking LIVE WURD 96.1 FM & 900 AM Guests: Dr. Jazmin Evans Scholar and Health Advocate @imnotjaze D'Angelo Virgo Education and Community Advocate @dangelovirgo 02:04 Philly School Closures: What happens to Black children and Black communities? 05:47 Closing schools is not the solution- investing in sustainable spaces that enrich our youth is! 09:57 How school closures impact health outcomes, safety, transportation and more 13:44 What are some solutions that the community can impact? 21:22 Bad Bunny Most Watched Halftime performance 29:34 Turning Point USA takes a big loss 31:18 African American Heritage Flag is gaining popularity 32:58 Surya Bonaly is owed an apology!
It's Wednesday, so we're talking politics. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and political contributor Lauren Vidas discuss how the city handled the snowstorm and the clean-up. Plus, they talk about the school district's plan to close 20 schools, Mayor Cherelle Parker finally getting City Council approval for her housing plan, and a proposal to limit the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (and their face coverings). Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
Big 3 stories: State Of Emergency For Pittsburgh, School Closures, & Mike McCarthy full 225 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:19:13 +0000 ja6zNqmZ9hbzT8Pswb2RdML51vwnTN80 news The Big K Morning Show news Big 3 stories: State Of Emergency For Pittsburgh, School Closures, & Mike McCarthy The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://pl
Trump gave his primetime speech and of course the left scoffs so it's up to America to decide. The Conservative Circus gives its own reaction to the President's speech, and the Circus audience don't see eye to eye with James T. and Producer Aaron. The Australian government's reaction the Bondi Beach shooting is to enact gun control and limit free speech! It seems the Aussie citizens are waking up to the nonsensical policies of their county's liberal wing government. Plus, we review the greatest soul singers and songs of all time, Democrats defend children mutilations, Arizona schools closing and enrollments are down, and the Minneapolis Police Chief compares Muslims to the Nativity story. For the James T. Harris daily written breakdown and deeper analysis, subscribe to my Clarity Report at: https://clarityreport.beehiiv.com
Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Capital Pride Parade 2018 Photo: Ted Eytan Trump administration announces ban on transgender care for minors, with threat to cut funds to hospitals that don't comply; Bay area school districts consider school closures, as parents and educators fear disruption; Republican bill to amend Endangered Species Act could threaten endangered species; Oakland approves contract for license plate surveillance despite residents' fears of misuse by ICE; Trump speech claims he's fixing economy Biden broke, at odds with facts; The post Trump administration to ban transgender care for minors; Bay area school districts consider school closures – December 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Manuel Bonilla/Fresno Teachers Association discusses Fresno Unified's caution that the proposed Southeast Fresno development plan may lead to potential closures. The Fresno Teachers Association says SEDA could coast the district $200 million over 10 years, possibly leading to the closure of 11 schools. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With a critical Fresno City Council vote just days away, Fresno Unified leaders are sounding the alarm, saying the proposed Southeast Development Area (SEDA) could cause a sharp decline in enrollment. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With a critical Fresno City Council vote just days away, Fresno Unified leaders are sounding the alarm, saying the proposed Southeast Development Area (SEDA) could cause a sharp decline in enrollment. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natalya Murakhver joins John Tierney to discuss her film 15 Days and her efforts to resist the shutdown of schools during the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) national recall notice has been issued after imported coloured play sand was found to contain asbestos. Schools across South Australia, ACT, and Tasmania have been closed or partially closed as remediation efforts begin. Experts say the health risk depends on the type of asbestos and the level of exposure. Authorities are prioritising student and staff safety as they work to remove the contaminated materials.
Filmmaker Natalya Murakhver has recently released her new documentary “15 Days: The Real Story of America's Pandemic School Closures.”It shows the devastating effects that remote learning had on children and families. What was the true impact of the school closures on a generation of children? How can we begin to measure it?“Viewers will bear witness to the stories of the people who experienced the closures directly. The film was shot almost immediately following the closures. We started in 2022, so the pain was still extremely raw,” Murakhver says.“I felt [that] we better get those stories in now, because people won't want to talk about them in a couple of years. ... As we show the film, I see people's body language, and they shudder. It takes them back to a very dark time.”Murakhver co-founded parent advocacy organization Restore Childhood in 2021 and played a leading role in mobilizing New York City parents to reopen public schools during the pandemic.In the spring of 2021, she filed a lawsuit against New York City and its Department of Education, seeking a judicial order to fully reopen public schools for five days a week of in-person learning.“People watch the film … and they realize how important it is to know the history,” she says.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
In this episode, Karol sits down with filmmaker Natalya Murakhver, producer and director of the powerful documentary 15 Days, to uncover the lasting effects of pandemic school closures on children and families. They dive into the role of teachers’ unions, the importance of media literacy, and why diverse perspectives are crucial in understanding what really happened. Natalya shares compelling stories from parents and students, behind-the-scenes insights from her documentary, and her vision for bridging political divides in education. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday. Watch '15 Days' HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thomasina Clarke has watched school after school close in her once-thriving St. Louis neighborhood, which was hit by a tornado this spring and whose population has plummeted in recent decades. "It's like a hole in the community," Clarke said. St. Louis Public Schools is among the districts nationwide weighing how many urban schools to keep open due to shrinking budgets, the falling birthrate and a growing school choice movement. A district-commissioned report released this year found that the school system has more than twice the schools it needs. Such decisions are gut-wrenching. It's a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures. Elsewhere, Philadelphia, Boston, Houston and Norfolk, Virginia, are considering shuttering schools, while a public outcry over potential closures has stopped them—for now—in Seattle and San Francisco. From 2019 to 2023, enrollment declined by 20% or more at nearly one in 12 public schools—roughly 5,100, according to a report published last year by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a conservative-leaning education think tank. Many were chronically low-performing schools in high-poverty neighborhoods, the report found. Public school enrollment is projected to tumble 5.5% between 2022 and 2031, largely due to changing demographics, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Other factors include the shift by some students to private education or homeschooling and some immigrant families' decisions to leave the country. Federal funds allowed many schools to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite tumbling enrollment numbers. But now the relief money is gone, and those underpopulated schools are a problem, said Aaron Garth Smith, director of education reform at Reason Foundation, a libertarian think tank. "The takeaway is pretty clear," Smith said. Public school enrollment is declining. "It's going to continue to fall for years to come. And so generally, state and local policymakers have to adapt to this new reality." This article was provided by The Associated Press.
Natalya Murakhver, the creator of the documentary 15 Days: The Real Story of America's Pandemic School Closures, joins the podcast to discuss the prolonged school closures that harmed a generation of American students. 15 Days highlights the stories of children and parents directly impacted by COVID-era policies and covers the role of teachers' unions in […]
Public schools across Texas are being put to the test. From Fort Worth to Grapevine, Austin to San Antonio, we'll look at how communities are reacting – and in some cases, pushing back – on plans to shutter schools and shuffle the map for many students.Also, a big fight over redistricting with huge consequences – […] The post Texas school closures raise tough questions appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
It's year three of the state's takeover of HISD, so today's episode of Education Week is all about the issues parents and community leaders are facing this school year. Host Raheel Ramzanali is talking to Dani Hernandez, elected chair of the Houston ISD Board of Education, and HISD parent Liz Silva about state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles' lofty goals, in-class learning, school closures, and more. Stories we talked about on today's show: Houston ISD spends $350K on billboards celebrating test scores, school rating increases HISD Superintendent Mike Miles earns $173K bonus in second evaluation from appointed board What to know about Prof Jim Inc, the AI company Houston ISD is using to generate reading passages Four ousted HISD board members submitted majority of formal information requests, records show Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode: Texas Renaissance Festival The Village School Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Downtown Houston+ Wise Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program. Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Larry D. Moore/Creative Commons
Send Wilk a text with your feedback!Speaking Out With Courage When It Matters MostIn this episode of Derate The Hate, Wilk Wilkinson sits down with Jennifer Sey — author, filmmaker, business executive, athlete, and outspoken advocate for children and women.Jen's story spans from the highs of being a national champion gymnast to the lows of enduring — and later exposing — an abusive system in her sport. She courageously told the world in her 2008 memoir Chalked Up and later co-produced Netflix's Emmy-winning Athlete A, which revealed the crimes of Larry Nassar and the toxic culture inside USA Gymnastics.But her courage didn't stop on the mat. As a top executive at Levi's, she spoke out against prolonged COVID school closures — and paid for it with her career. Her 2022 book Levi's Unbuttoned chronicles that fight and the price of telling inconvenient truths.Now, Jen leads XX-XY Athletics, a clothing brand dedicated to defending fairness in women's sports, and is producing the upcoming documentary Generation Covid to spotlight the long-term impact of school closures on our children.This conversation is about courage, candor, and the cost of speaking truth in a culture that often punishes it.
Earlier this month, as the new school-year kicked off around the world, Greece announced it was closing more than 750 schools as a sharp decline in births over the years has left them without enough students. The story has made the rounds on social media, even getting picked up and shared by figures like Elon Musk. Eleni Varvitstioti, the Financial Times correspondent for Greece and Cyprus and author of this report, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this story and the broader demographic challenge facing Greece.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greece suspends 5% of schools as birth rate drops Greek companies tour Europe to lure back skilled nationals Tens of thousands protest against legal crackdown on Turkey's main opposition partyEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in Washington
There's a major shakeup at some middle schools in the San Diego Unified School District. Plus, a proposal to give a raise to workers in the San Diego tourism industry. And, the San Diego City Council is set to vote once again after the plan for paid parking around Balboa Park hit a speed bump. NBC 7's Marianne Kushi has these stories and more, as well as meteorologist Sheena Parveen's forecast for Monday, September 15, 2025.
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Schools across Denver are closed today because it's to hot and they still don't have air conditioning. Bed Bath and Beyond is set to relaunch and open around 300 stores. Brooke Hogan claims that if the body cam footage and 911 calls from the day Hulk died are released it would shed a new light on the wrestlers death.
Today marks the first day of back-to-school for over 170,000 students and some 10,000 teachers in the Houston Independent School District. State-appointed HISD Superintendent Mike Miles is joining host Raheel Ramzanali to talk about the latest state ratings, potential school closures, teacher turnover and more changes you need to know for the new year. Stories we talked about on today's show: HISD has no F-rated schools in 2025, Mike Miles says ahead of official TEA rating release More than 2,300 teachers left Houston ISD in June, continuing trend of high turnover under Mike Miles Houston ISD is aiming for up to 10 school closures, plans to build $180M career center, Miles says Learn more about the sponsors of this August 12th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Visit Port Aransas Apollo Chamber Players We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Get more from City Cast Houston when you become a City Cast Houston Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston Follow us on Instagram @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Larry D. Moore
Last episode we met two Princeton political scientists who are bad at virology. Today we learn that they are also bad at political science.Where to find us: Peter's newsletterPeter's other podcast, 5-4Mike's other podcast, Maintenance PhaseSources:Lawrence Wright's “The Plague Year”Jonathan Howard's “We Want Them Infected”How the Pandemic Defeated AmericaCOVID-19: examining the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventionsUS State Restrictions and Excess COVID-19 Pandemic DeathsImpact of non-pharmaceutical interventionsPolicy Interventions, Social Distancing, and SARS-CoV-2 TransmissionThe Impact of Vaccines and Behavior on US Cumulative DeathsPro-Trump counties now have far higher COVID death ratesReport for the Scottish COVID-19 InquiryThe Effectiveness Of Government Masking Mandates School closures during COVID-19COVID-19–Related School ClosuresThe Effects of School Closures on COVID‑19Higher COVID-19 Deaths with Later School Closure in the United StatesReopening America's SchoolsReading literacy decline in EuropeDeSantis vs. NewsomRed States Have Seen Less Learning LossPolitical partisanship and mobility restriction Republicans Aren't New To The Anti-Vaxx MovementKFF poll on anti-vaxx beliefsThanks to Mindseye for our theme song!
A new strain of Covid circulating in China is likely having a much more severe effect on the country than official reports would lead you to believe. Our inside sources within the country shed some light on what's going on, as well as what this means to us here in America.
The South Bay Union School Board decided to not close two of its elementary schools, for now, but one school in Imperial Beach is closing. The City of San Diego is continuing its investigation into the potential third parties' responsibilities, after they countersued flood victims for not maintaining their drainage facilities. Students in the south bay, will now be able to get their bachelor's degree from Cal State San Marcos at Southwestern College through the a new program.
Five years ago, schools shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Schooling was remote for the rest of the year, and many schools would remain remote for much of the following year. Europe took a different approach. In many European countries, schools reopened that first pandemic spring, only weeks after closing. Schools, officials determined, were safe […]
In this episode, Logan is joined by Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder/CEO @ Curie.Bio) and Derek Thompson (writer at The Atlantic) for a candid discussion on the state of U.S. healthcare and scientific progress. They unpack what went right, and wrong, with COVID vaccine policy, the public backlash against mRNA technology, and the ripple effects on trust in science. The conversation also dives into the real reasons behind NIH budget cuts, the economics of drug discovery, and the business incentives in medical R&D. It's a sharp, thought-provoking look at the intersection of policy, innovation, and public perception. (00:00) Introduction to Drug Pricing in the US (00:23) Broad Healthcare Topics and Open-Ended Discussion (02:37) COVID-19 Vaccines: Successes and Public Perception (06:21) The Evolution of COVID-19 and Vaccine Efficacy (07:59) Public Policy and Vaccine Mandates (13:10) Impact of School Closures and Public Sentiment (19:23) NIH Funding and the Importance of Basic Research (25:04) Challenges in Science Funding and Public Perception (35:19) Government vs. Private Investment in Science (36:40) Operation Warp Speed: A Case Study (39:07) Antibiotic Resistance Crisis (43:22) The Drug Pricing Debate (44:05) Challenges in Drug Discovery (54:06) Regulatory Hurdles in Medical R&D (58:06) The Future of Drug Development (01:04:19) Concluding Thoughts Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA
Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemyThis month marked five years since the formal start of the pandemic in the United States in March 2020, when the federal government declared the arrival and spread of the novel coronavirus to be a national emergency. The official Covid death toll in the United States now stands at over 1.2 million; globally it surpasses 20 million people. Tens of millions of others were hospitalized, and many who survived infection are facing long Covid or related health complications. Our lives were upended, whether by sheltering-in-place, working from home, and barely leaving our home or apartment, or, for others, by endangering themselves by continuing to show up to work in hospitals, making deliveries, or staffing essential businesses. And yet, as David Wallace-Wells recently argued in the New York Times, "We tell ourselves we've moved on and hardly talk about the disease or all the people who died or the way the trauma and tumult have transformed us. But Covid changed everything around us."We wanted to have a conversation with David about that reality: why, collectively, we resist acknowledging what Covid really cost us, and the ways it continues to shape our lives. The discussion begins by revisiting the first weeks and months of the pandemic, the fear we felt, and the remarkable displays of solidarity that occurred in blue states as well as red states. From there we explore the different "phases" of the pandemic, how public-health measures became culture-war fodder, the impact of the vaccine on how both the public and elected officials perceived the risks of Covid, the pandemic's profound influence on our politics, the fallout from school closures, the Lab Leak Theory, and more.Listen again: "How to Survive a Pandemic" (w/ Peter Staley), Feb 21, 2021Sources:David Wallace-Wells, "How Covid Remade America," New York Times, Mar 4, 2025— "The Covid Alarmists Were Closer to the Truth Than Anyone Else," New York Times, Feb 26, 2025— "We've Been Talking About the Lab-Leak Hypothesis All Wrong," New York Times, Feb 28, 2023— "Dr. Fauci Looks Back: ‘Something Clearly Went Wrong'," New York Times, April 24, 2023David Wallace-Wells, The Uninhabitable Earth (2019)Nicholson Baker, "The Lab-Leak Hypothesis," New York Magazine, Jan 4, 2021Zeynep Tufekci, "We Were Badly Misled About the Event That Changed Our Lives," NYTimes, Mar 16, 2025.Sam Adler-Bell, "Doctor Do-Little: The Case Against Anthony Fauci," The Drift, Jan 24, 2021— "David Leonhardt: The Pandemic Interpreter," NYMag, Feb 24, 2022.Jacqueline Rose, "To Die One's Own Death," LRB, Nov 19, 2020.
Continuing the powerful conversation with Dr. Eric Payne, this second part dives even further into the challenges facing healthcare professionals in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Dr. Payne sheds light on the rising fear among physicians who hesitate to speak out against mainstream medical narratives due to censorship and professional repercussions. We examine the growing concerns about vaccine safety, particularly in relation to neurological injuries, and highlight cases of doctors facing backlash for raising these issues. The episode also speaks to the profound effects of masking mandates on children's development and emphasizes the urgent need for critical thinking and open dialogue in both the medical community and society. Tune in for this thought-provoking discussion that encourages us all to engage in truth-seeking discussions that build a better future. Dr. Eric Payne is a neurologist and clinical researcher specializing in pediatric neurology, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, and neurocritical care. He previously worked as an epileptologist and pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic (2014-2020) and at Alberta Children's Hospital (2020-2023). He completed medical school and residency at the University of Calgary, and fellowship training in pediatric neurocritical care and epilepsy at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He obtained a Master of Public Health from Harvard University and is board certified in Neurology (FRCPC) and Clinical Electroencephalography (CSCN). —Listen to Part One: Reclaiming Integrity in Medicine with Top Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Eric Payne: https://markgroves.com/episode/reclaiming-integrity-in-medicine-with-top-neurologist-dr-eric-payne/ References from the Episode: —Dr. Eric Payne's Letter: https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/calgaryherald/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sep-15-FINAL-PAYNE-CPSA-letter.pdf —Full List of Dr. Payne's References From His Letter: https://static.showit.co/file/rXKal_TV4PXpWv42QajRqA/237093/sep-15-final-payne-cpsa-letter-references.pdf —Still Face Experiment: Dr. Edward Tronick: https://youtu.be/vmE3NfB_HhE?si=QivHWP9_jREexK3s&t=34 —Cochrane Report on Face Masks: https://www.cochrane.org/CD006207/ARI_do-physical-measures-such-hand-washing-or-wearing-masks-stop-or-slow-down-spread-respiratory-viruses —Updated Definitions of Immunity and Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm —Primary Trials: Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2034577 Resources: —Ready to transform your relationships? Download The Relationship Toolkit for free and learn the 5 essential skills to thrive in love and life! https://go.markgroves.com/relationship-toolkit-podcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark's content, search through every episode, find specific topics we've covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Themes: COVID-19 pandemic response, Public Health Measures Critique, Dr. Eric Payne Interview, Dr. Eric Payne Letter, Mental Health During Pandemic, School Closures and Children, Vaccine Injuries and Recovery, Media and Public Health Narratives, Societal Impact of COVID-19, Emotional Healing Post-Pandemic, Pediatric Neurologist, Vaccine Safety Concerns, Censorship in Healthcare, Masking and Child Development, Critical Thinking in Medicine, Truth in Healthcare, Healthcare System Accountability, Open Dialogue in Medicine, Medical Censorship Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Eric Payne, an esteemed pediatric neurologist with a background in public health, offers an insightful and thought-provoking critique of the public health responses to COVID-19. In this part one of a two-part conversation, he discusses how fear, media narratives, and public health policies have deeply impacted society, particularly children. Dr. Payne explores the unintended consequences of lockdowns, school closures, and mask mandates, highlighting the emotional, social, and ethical dilemmas they created. His reflections challenge mainstream perspectives, advocating for more open dialogue around these interventions, especially in the face of widespread public mistrust. This conversation invites us all to reconsider the long-term impacts of pandemic policies and opens up space for healing and understanding across diverse viewpoints. Dr. Eric Payne is a neurologist and clinical researcher specializing in pediatric neurology, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, and neurocritical care. He previously worked as an epileptologist and pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic (2014-2020) and at Alberta Children's Hospital (2020-2023). He completed medical school and residency at the University of Calgary, and fellowship training in pediatric neurocritical care and epilepsy at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. He obtained a Master of Public Health from Harvard University and is board certified in Neurology (FRCPC) and Clinical Electroencephalography (CSCN). References from the Episode: —Dr. Eric Payne's Letter: https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/calgaryherald/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sep-15-FINAL-PAYNE-CPSA-letter.pdf —TikTok Tics: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8564823/ —Updated Definitions of Immunity and Vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/imz-basics.htm —Full List of Dr. Payne's References From His Letter: https://static.showit.co/file/rXKal_TV4PXpWv42QajRqA/237093/sep-15-final-payne-cpsa-letter-references.pdf —Cochrane Report on Face Masks: https://www.cochrane.org/CD006207/ARI_do-physical-measures-such-hand-washing-or-wearing-masks-stop-or-slow-down-spread-respiratory-viruses —Primary Trials: Safety and Efficacy of the BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2034577 Resources: —Ready to transform your relationships? Download The Relationship Toolkit for free and learn the 5 essential skills to thrive in love and life! https://go.markgroves.com/relationship-toolkit-podcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark's content, search through every episode, find specific topics we've covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Themes: COVID-19 pandemic response, Public Health Measures Critique, Dr. Eric Payne Interview, Dr. Eric Payne Letter, Mental Health During Pandemic, School Closures and Children, Vaccine Injuries and Recovery, Media and Public Health Narratives, Societal Impact of COVID-19, Emotional Healing Post-Pandemic This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth: Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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