Best Schoolchoice Podcasts (2024)

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The Knowledge Gap. A Conversation with Natalie Wexler. 1:09:18

3d ago1:09:18

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Natalie Wexler, an education writer and the author of "The Knowledge Gap," about the root causes of the pervasive knowledge gap, the unintended consequences of modern education, and actionable solutions for closing the achievement gap and igniting a love of learning in students. Episode 43 also explores: 🔥 the…

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A NC Detransitioner Sues Her Doctors (With Josh Payne) 15:00

3d ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Josh Payne, attorney and co-founder of Campbell Miller Payne, PLLC, to discuss Prisha Mosley's legal case. Prisha is a North Carolina citizen who was pushed to pursue so-called gender-affirming care as a teenager, including cross-sex hormones and surgery. She has now detransitio…

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Building Healthy Brains. A Conversation with Ned Johnson. 1:07:53

10d ago1:07:53

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chatted with Ned Johnson, co-author of "The Self-Driven Child" and "What Do You Say?" about healthy brain development. Episode 42 explores: 🔥 the impact of school start times on brain development 🔥 fostering genuine connections that inspire our youth to thrive in and out of the classroom 🔥 the need for an ideal learning…

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The Danger And Detachment Of Surrogacy (With Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) (Re-Air) 15:01

10d ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from June, 2020 where host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down again with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of The Ruth Institute to discuss the issue of surrogacy. Dr. Morse shares how surrogacy ignores the rights of the child, and often leads down a dangerous path to the commodification of both child…

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25: League of American Workers President Steve Cortes discusses results of new poll of Arizona voters 45:49

16d ago45:49

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Steve Cortes, founder and president of the League of American Workers (LAW), joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the results of a new poll of Arizona voters. Among other findings, the poll results show: Former President Donald Trump ( R) leads President Biden (D) by four points among Arizona voters in the 2024 race for the White House:…

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Bonus Episode: The Cost of Extremism with @JoJoFromJerz 30:53

16d ago30:53

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As Season 2 of The Cost of Extremism draws to a close, we're excited to bring you a final bonus episode. Today, we're joined by @JoJoFromJerz for an in-depth conversation about three stories that are particularly relevant today. First, we have author Seyward Darby from episode 5, The Crunchy Mom to Alt-Right Pipeline. During our interview about whi…

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Episode 41: School Choice & Policy. A Conversation with Norton Rainey. 52:50

17d ago52:50

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships. Norton is all in on opening doors to top-notch education for every kid, no matter where they come from. In this episode, Norton dives into how ACE Scholarships is making a huge difference for families and just how important it is for parents to stand up for their kids' l…

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Perinatal Hospice: Loving Babies Born With Life-Limiting Conditions (With Mary Szoch) 15:01

17d ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, to discuss a new report that explored perinatal hospice as an alternative for babies with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting medical condition.…

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24: Naomi Lopez, Senior Fellow at the Goldwater Institute 24:09

22d ago24:09

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Naomi Lopez, Senior Fellow at the Goldwater Institute, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the need for more transparency in the federal 340b program. Established in 1992, the 340b program enables eligible hospitals and healthcare organizations to purchase outpatient medications at significantly discounted prices. Hospitals participati…

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The Crunchy Mom To Alt-Right Pipeline 1:05:18

23d ago1:05:18

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Crunchy moms and trad wife online content may seem innocent, but when you take a closer look, you start to see evidence of white-power ideology and conservative radicalization. So what happens when you go so far left that you end up alt-right? In this episode of The Cost of Extremism, we’ll take a deep dive into the crunchy mom to alt-right pipelin…

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Episode 40: 3 Hidden Threats. A Conversation with Matt Barnes. 52:05

24d ago52:05

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Matt Barnes, who works to help parents defend their children from hidden threats that are unique to the 21st century. In this episode, Matt uncovers three of those threats. Matt also discusses the challenges faced by students in the education system and the importance of empowering parents to take ownership of…

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How to Create a Media-Savvy Family (With Adam Holz) 15:01

24d ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adam Holz, Director at Plugged In and co-author of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should, to discuss how parents can create healthy media habits for themselves and their children.…

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Turning Point USA: The Alt-Right Radicalization Of Young Men 49:02

30d ago49:02

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On college campuses across the country, Turning Point USA is radicalizing a new generation of conservative extremists in an attempt to mobilize young Republican voters and build an alt-right movement backed by billionaire donors and political insiders. These alt-right extremists are wrapped in a neat package, presented as polished frat boys wearing…

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Episode 39: Setting Kids Free. A Conversation with Mike Oliver. 54:16

1M ago54:16

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Mike Oliver, the progressive principal of Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona, about the components of an ideal educational opportunity for students. Mike, driven by the profound belief in doing what's best for kids, was also the founding principal of Zaharis Elementary School, recognized as one of the …

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How to Combat a Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney) 15:00

1M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, to discuss how America has created an increasingly family-unfriendly culture and what parents can do to combat it.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Timothy Carney

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PragerU: Coming To A School Near You 26:13

1M ago26:13

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Across the country, conservatives are looking to overhaul K-12 public education with right-wing curriculums that contain misleading and inaccurate claims about slavery, racism, immigration, and LGBTQ+ history. In this episode of The Cost of Extremism, we’ll take a deep dive into the impact these curriculums have on public education, the harm they i…

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Episode 38: Enhance Humanity. A Conversation with Olivia Nannono. 57:51

1M ago57:51

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Olivia Nannono, the executive director of Enhance Humanity Uganda, about the challenges communities in Uganda face when it comes to accessing education and what her organization is doing about it. During the episode, you'll hear about the amazing work Enhance Humanity Uganda is doing to develop self-reliance a…

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A Biblical View of Immigration (with Joshua Arnold) 15:01

1M ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Joshua Arnold, Senior Writer at The Washington Stand, to discuss four biblical principles to inform a Christian approach to immigration.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Joshua Arnold

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23: New Report: 186 voter registrants were ‘involuntarily purged’ for citizenship issues in Pima County, AZ since 2021 25:05

1M ago25:05

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Since 2021, government records show 186 voter registrants were “involuntarily purged” for citizenship issues in Pima County, ArizonJ. Christian Adams, president of the Public Interest Legal Foundation and founder of the Election Law Center, joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss a new report from his organization which showed that, since …

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The Growing Movement to Ban Books 37:06

1M ago37:06

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In recent years, book banning has become an organized movement backed by right-wing organizations, politicians, and conservative donors. Under the guise of ‘parental rights,’ books centering on LGBTQ+ characters and people of color are being disproportionately targeted, putting both our democracy and free speech at risk. In this episode of ‘The Cos…

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Episode 37: Using Declarative Language. A Conversation with Linda K. Murphy. 56:27

1M ago56:27

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Ever found yourself wondering why your child seems overwhelmed by choices or why a simple instruction can lead to confrontation? This week, Kaity and Adriane's conversation with Linda K. Murphy, a speech-language pathologist and RDI® Consultant, answers this question and more. You'll learn all about declarative language and its powerful role in con…

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Is Masculinity Really Toxic? (with Nancy Pearcey) 15:01

2M ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nancy Pearcey, a professor and author of the book The Toxic War on Masculinity, to discuss the many cultural challenges that men are facing today. The Toxic War on Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734…

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22: Kayla Van Soest, Tucson Market Manager, Children’s Entrepreneur Market 24:43

2M ago24:43

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Kayla Van Soest, the Tucson Market Manager of Children’s Entrepreneur’s Market (C.E.M.), joins the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the organization. Founded in Utah, CEM helps organize markets in sixteen states, including Arizona, where children can sell their products and learn about entrepreneurship. CEM operates in various locations, inclu…

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers: An Anti-Abortion Healthcare Crisis 29:32

2M ago29:32

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Crisis pregnancy centers present themselves as genuine healthcare facilities; however, their main goal is to discourage individuals from accessing certain healthcare options like abortion and contraceptives. These centers, a well-supported arm of the global anti-abortion movement, are rapidly expanding by using deceptive tactics, medical disinforma…

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Episode 36: Dive Into Inquiry. A Conversation with Trevor MacKenzie. 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Trevor MacKenzie, an experienced teacher, author, keynote speaker and inquiry consultant, about the importance of relationship and curiosity in education, as well as the value of inquiry-led learning. Throughout the episode, you'll learn how nurturing inquisitiveness can lead to outstanding academic results an…

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How to Teach Your Children a Biblical Worldview (With Dr. George Barna) 15:01

2M ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. George Barna, author of Raising Spiritual Champions, to discuss why it is critical for parents to instill a biblical worldview in their children and some tips for how they can do so.By Traci DeVette Griggs, John Rustin, and George Barna

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The Cost of Extremism Season Two Trailer 1:36

2M ago1:36

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Extremists across the country are attacking our freedoms, and kids and families are paying the price. In this limited series, Jill Jonassen takes a deep dive into the issues facing our country and the women tirelessly fighting back in their communities. Join us as we tackle topics ranging from anti-abortion clinics and book bans to American excepti…

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21: U.S. Congressional candidate Blake Masters (R-AZ-8) 37:59

2M ago37:59

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U.S. Congressional candidate Blake Masters (R-AZ-8) joined the Grand Canyon Times podcast to discuss his race. Masters is one of four candidates currently running in the Republican primary to represent the 8th Congressional District. The district is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko (R), who announced last year that she will be retiri…

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Episode 35: Collaborative Problem Solving 50:41

2M ago50:41

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This week, Kaity and Adriane discuss a new approach to understanding and addressing kids' behavior. Their conversation dives deep into the developmental expectations placed on children and the need for age-appropriate support. Plus, they introduce a problem-solving approach that empowers children to find solutions and build critical thinking skills…

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Sharing the Stories of Those Hurt by the Transgender Movement With Kallie Fell 15:00

2M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Kallie Fell, Executive Director of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBC Network), to discuss the CBC Network's new documentary and book and how they share the stories of those most hurt by the transgender movement.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Kallie Fell

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20: Matt Roeske on Using Electroculture to Build a Healthier, More Natural Garden This Spring 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Matt Roeske, founder of Cultivate Elevate, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the power of Electroculture which, he said, is, “the ancient practice of increasing yields utilizing certain materials to harvest the earth's atmospheric energy.” Learn more: https://cultivateelevate.com/blog/electroculture-gardening-techniques-for-beginners…

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Episode 34: Free to Learn. A Conversation with Peter Gray. 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Peter Gray, research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College and renowned author of "Free to Learn." This episode is all about the power of play in learning, shedding light on how self-directed exploration can ignite children's natural curiosity and shape their futures. Peter shares his jour…

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Can Getting Married Save Civilization? 15:00

2M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brad Wilcox to discuss the importance of marriage and his new book, Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Brad Wilcox

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19: Kyle Reyes of Law Enforcement Today 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Kyle Reyes is the president of Law Enforcement Today, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss border security and his recent trip to the Arizona-Mexico border. Following is a summary of this episode: Border Security and Immigration Legislation: Reyes discussed the current state of border security and immigration legislation, noting the ine…

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Episode 33: The Value of Choice. A Conversation with Caleb Collier. 55:48

2M ago55:48

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Caleb Collier, co-founder of The Forest School and director at The Institute for Self-Directed Learning. This episode is all about self-directed education, where learners take control, and the classroom becomes a place for personal growth and intrinsic motivation. Caleb explains the role of educators and paren…

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How North Carolina Compares to Other States on Issues of Life and Death 15:00

2M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Danielle Pimentel, Policy Counsel at Americans United for Life (AUL), to discuss AUL's Annual Life List and how North Carolina ranks compared to other states.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Danielle Pimentel

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Why Christians Should Engage in Politics 15:00

3M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Christy Stutzman, author of The Spiritual Price of Political Silence, to discuss why and how Christians should engage in politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Christy Stutzman

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Episode 32: Emotional Regulation and Gentle Parenting. A Conversation with KJ Althoff. 48:12

3M ago48:12

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with KJ Althoff, Director of Content for Big Life Journal. This episode is all about navigating a child's emotions and how it can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves. KJ shares her insights into gentle parenting and fostering emotional literacy in children. This episode also explores: 🔥 the challenges of re…

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18: Steve Cortes on Donald Trump and Border Security 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers (LAW), appeared on the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss a new poll conducted for his organization, which found that only 18% of Arizona voters say that the American Dream is “still attainable.” Founded in 2022 by Cortes, LAW conducts research and develops proposals on public policies impa…

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Episode 31: Understanding Executive Function. A Conversation with Seth Perler. 58:16

3M ago58:16

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This week, Kaity and Adriane chat with Seth Perler, an executive function coach who overcame his academic struggles and now offers hope to children facing similar challenges. They discuss learning differences, emphasizing the importance of advocating for each child's unique strengths and addressing the systemic roadblocks that can hinder their prog…

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A Rural Church Meets Educational Needs 15:01

3M ago15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Reverend Mark Perko and MiRandi Chewning to discuss Deep Creek Christian Academy, the school that they run through their church in rural North Carolina.By Traci DeVette Griggs, Reverend Mark Perko, and MiRandi Chewning

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The Critical Connection: Faith, Race, and Political Engagement 15:00

3M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes John Amanchukwu, a pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss his book Eraced: Uncovering the Lies of Critical Race Theory and Abortion.By Traci DeVette Griggs and John Amanchukwu

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Episode 30: Raising Resilient Kids. A Conversation with Lenore Skenazy. 57:39

3M ago57:39

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This week, Kaity & Adriane chat with Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids." You might have heard her called "America's Worst Mom." But don't let that moniker fool you! Lenore's journey from her kid's controversial subway ride to becoming a leading voice in child independence is nothing short of remarkable. In Episode 30 of The KindlED Podcast…

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Episode 29: Our Favorite Books 48:22

3M ago48:22

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On Episode 29 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane do a deep dive into their favorite books! These reads aren't just for parents and educators—they're for anyone on a quest to grow alongside the children in their lives, fostering empathy and understanding in a world that often forgets the value of emotional health. Tune in and embark on a path…

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17: Jenny Clark on Gov. Hobbs’ Proposed Regulations of Arizona’s ESA Program 24:54

3M ago24:54

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Jenny Clark, a member of the Arizona Board of Education, joined the Grand Canyon Times Podcast to discuss the state’s Empowerment Scholarship (ESA) Program and the governor’s recently proposed regulations of the program. Clark is also the founder of the “Love Your School” organization and a partner at First Day PR. Following is a summary of this ep…

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A Pregnancy Resource Center Opens a Coffee Shop in NC 15:00

3M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Tonya Baker Nelson, Founder and CEO of Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers, to discuss the new coffee shop she is opening this spring. You can learn more about Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers here.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Tonya Baker Nelson

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16: Chris Buskirk: Restoring American Greatness 35:43

4M ago35:43

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Arizona-based Chris Buskirk is the publisher of American Greatness. He has founded, built, and successfully sold multiple finance businesses including in insurance, reinsurance, specialty lending, and tax-credit financing. For over 15 years he has been a successful investor in growth stages companies across the financial services space as well as i…

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Episode 28: Reimagining Education. A Conversation with Kelly Smith. 50:31

4M ago50:31

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On Episode 28 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane chat with Kelly Smith, CEO and founder of Prenda and author of "A Fire to be Kindled." This episode dives into what it means to empower learners and Prenda's origin story. We journey through Kelly's formative experiences, how he fell in love with learning and wanted the same for his kids, and …

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Protecting Our Teens (Even When They Push Us Away) (Re-Air) 15:00

4M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from January 2023, where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Erica Komisar to discuss ways that we can help adolescents navigate the mental health crisis that is wreaking havoc on our country. Erica is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert.…

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Get to Know Our Staff, From Top Gun to Upcoming Weddings 15:00

4M ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes the staff at NC Family to discuss everything from the best book they read this year to what they're looking forward to in 2024.By Traci DeVette Griggs and the NC Family Staff

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