Best Paul E Peterson Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 354 - Aug. 5, 2024 - Teachers Report Worse Conditions Since Pandemic 29:34

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Cory Koedel, a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Missouri, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Koedel's latest research, which looks into the changes in working conditions for teachers following the Covid-19 pandemic."The Decline in Teacher Working Conditions During and After the COVID Pandemic," co-written with Sofia Bake…

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Ep. 353 - July 29, 2024 - ESSER Funds May Have Slightly Boosted Achievement in Math, Not Reading 31:58

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Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Goldhaber's research, which estimates the effect of federal ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023."ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools,…

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ANDRE CYMONE (Prince, Jody Watley) Resurrection of Funk 1:06:12

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Andre Cymone is a renowned musician, producer, and songwriter who first made his mark as the bassist for Prince's early band. Born in Minneapolis, Cymone played a pivotal role in shaping the Minneapolis sound, a unique fusion of funk, rock, and new wave. His contributions to Prince's groundbreaking early albums helped define an era and set the stag…

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Ep. 352 - July 22, 2024 - Los Angeles Says No More Cell Phones in Class 24:00

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Nick Melvoin, member of the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss LAUSD's decision to ban cell phone use during the school day, which will take effect in January 2025.By Paul E. Peterson

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Chris Jasper (Isley Brothers) Delivers The Funk 47:32

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Chris Jasper, a renowned musician, songwriter, and producer, is best known for his integral role in the legendary soul and funk group, The Isley Brothers. Born on December 30, 1951, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jasper's musical journey began at a young age, heavily influenced by classical training in piano and his immersion in R&B and soul music. As a key …

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Ep. 351 - July 15, 2024 - More U.S., European Students in Special Education 19:44

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Nina Thorup Dalgaard, a senior researcher at VIVE, The Danish Center for Social Science Research, joins the Education Exchange to discuss the rise in students receiving special education, and how meeting the individual needs of all those children has become more challenging.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 350 - July 8, 2024 - Are Teachers Paid Enough? 26:39

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Chad Aldeman, the founder of Read Not Guess, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how teachers are paid, and how recent demands by the Chicago Teachers Union could impact the teacher salary landscape.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 349 - July 1, 2024 - Catholic Education at a Crossroads 32:28

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Greg Richmond, the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the challenges Catholic schools have faced through the years, and how they are navigating the current school choice landscape.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 348 - June 24, 2024 - Presidents Do Not Influence Public Opinion on K–12 Education 26:45

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David Houston, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Houston's latest research, which investgiates what happens to public opinion when prominent partisan officials intervene in education policy debates.Houston's working paper, "How the Engagement of High-Profile Partisan Officials Affects Education Pol…

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Prince and The Revolution Keyboardist DR. FINK | Purple Rain 40th Anniversary 1:03:40

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Matt "Dr." Fink, keyboardist for Prince and The Revolution stops by "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast for an in-depth interview. Dr. Fink talks about the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain, many Prince tours, Prince's humor and band practical jokes, current shows with The Revolution and present projects Matt Fink is working on. Matt "Doctor" …

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Ep. 347 - June 17, 2024 - Charter Schools Better at Preparing Girls to Vote 25:29

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Sarah Cohodes, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Cohodes' recent research, showing how education can increase civic participation.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 346 - June 10, 2024 - Universal ESAs Elevated as Key Issue in Texas Primary Runoff 22:14

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Cal Jillson, a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Southern Methodist University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to oust Texas House Republicans in primary races who have opposed his statewide Education Savings Account initiative.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 345 - June 3, 2024 - Biden’s Proposed Cut to Charters Would Deprive Money for New Schools 20:37

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Christy Wolfe, the senior vice president for policy, research, and planning for the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, joins the Education Exchange to discuss what the budget cuts proposed by the Biden Administration could spell for charter schools.By Paul E. Peterson

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David Anania: Reinventing The Feel (Greazy Meal, Blue Man Group) 24:46

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David Anania is an accomplished drummer known for his dynamic playing style and versatility across various musical genres. Born with a natural rhythm, he began drumming at an early age, quickly demonstrating a unique talent that set him apart. Anania's formal education includes a degree in music performance from Berklee College of Music, where he h…

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Bobbi "Funkee Boy" Tammaro Smooth Jazz and Soul Interview 20:02

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International Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer Bobbi “Funkee Boy” Tammaro has amassed an impressive amount of credits throughout his music career using SONAR. He has scored numerous chart hits across multiple music genres including several top Billboard Chart Top 5 Smooth Jazz hits.He has also enjoyed great success with licensing deals on tel…

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Ep. 344 - May 28, 2024 - Is the Pandemic-Era Surge in Homeschooling Holding? 24:58

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Daniel Hamlin, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss efforts to regulate homeschooling rules in states, and the upcoming Emerging School Models: Maintaining the Momentum conference, which will be hosted by Harvard’s Program on Education …

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Ep. 343 - May 20, 2024 - Beware of the Easy A 23:30

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Brooks Bowden, an associate professor at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Bowden's latest research, which looks into the effects of lenient grading and standards on student learning."The Unintended Consequences of Academic Leniency," co-written with Viviana Rodriguez and Zach Wein…

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Ep. 342 - May 13, 2024 - Social Media and the Struggle for Happiness 26:49

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Larissa May, the founder of #HalfTheStory, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how May's organization is working to help teens change social media.By Paul E. Peterson

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SIR WALDO WEATHERS (James Brown Saxophonist, Da Pope of Funk) 1:00:33

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Sir Waldo Weathers, your guide to a sensational journey through Dance, Funk, and Soul! Formerly gracing the stage with the legendary James Brown Band, Sir Waldo's musical odyssey began in 1992, lending his electrifying saxophone solos to iconic albums like "James Brown Live at the Apollo 1995," "Gonna Have a Funky Good Time," "Living in America," a…

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Ep. 341 - May 6, 2024 - “It’s Not a Miracle. It’s the Result of a Lot of Hard Work.” 23:24

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Dr. Carey Wright, the State Superintendent of Schools for Maryland, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Wright's time as Mississippi's state superintendent, as well as her current role in Maryland.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 340 - April 29, 2024 - A Resource for Homeschoolers and the Policymakers who Support Them 32:56

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Angela R. Watson,a senior research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and an assistant research professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the launch of the Johns Hopkins Homeschool Hub.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 339 - April 22, 2024 - Private Schools Have the Edge on Civic Education 25:47

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Patrick J. Wolf, a professor of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Wolf’s new research, which investigates the impact of private education on civic knowledge, skills and participation.“The Public Purposes of Private Education: a Civic Outcomes Meta-Analysis,” co-written with M. Danish Shakeel, Alison H…

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Funk Pioneer Bernie Worrell: Musical Innovator 25:39

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Bernie Worrell (1944–2016) was a pioneering musician known for his innovative contributions to funk and rock music. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Worrell began playing piano at a young age and later studied at Juilliard and the New England Conservatory of Music. He rose to prominence as a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic, where his groun…

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Nick Moss: Chicago Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire | Musicians Reveal 30:02

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Nick Moss is a name synonymous with the raw, soulful sound of the blues. Born and raised in the heart of Chicago, Moss was steeped in the rich musical traditions of the city from an early age. His journey through the blues world began when he first picked up a guitar, a moment that would set the course for his life's passion and career. Growing up …

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Ep. 338 - April 15, 2024 - Is Mayoral Control of School Boards Good for New York City? 26:55

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Vladimir Kogan, a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Ohio State University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss a new report from the New York State Education Department which argues that control of schools should move from mayors to school boards.By Paul E. Peterson

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Steve Arrington (Lead Singer/Drummer of Slave) Interview 29:17

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Steve Arrington is an American singer, songwriter, drummer, and record producer, best known for his work as the lead vocalist of the funk and R&B band Slave. Born on March 5, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, Arrington played a crucial role in shaping the sound of funk music in the 1970s and 1980s. Arrington joined Slave in the mid-1970s, a time when the band…

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Ep. 337 - April 8, 2024 - Your Children, My Choice 28:36

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Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the phenomenon of political leaders who publicly oppose school choice programs, while exercising choice options for their own children.By Paul E. Peterson

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Guitarist Kat Dyson (Prince and The NPG, Cyndi Lauper) 24:24

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S outhern-born guitarist / Grammy® Nominated composer-vocalist Kat Dyson made her way between Montreal, New York City, and Minneapolis to the City of Angels on a musical journey that led her to share her talents with world-renowned artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Prince, Sheila E, Nona Hendryx, Divinty Roxx, Natalie Cole, Ivan Neville, Donny Osmond, …

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US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE has moved! Where? Find out! 1:23

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Big news coming! Starting today, future episodes of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE can be found only on the US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE Podcast channel. We created some confusion by posting the show on both Eagle-Eyed Rugby Podcast and US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE. Why are we doing this? Well, we have some great news to share very soon about that, so stay tuned…

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Ep. 336 - April 1, 2024 - Does a Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Bill Have a Chance to become Law? 24:34

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John Schilling, a senior advisor for the nonprofit Invest in Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the Educational Choice for Children Act that is currently being debated in Congress.By Paul E. Peterson

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USA Rugby & MLR Season Updates - Ryan Ye 1:00:16

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John update listeners on the latest USA Rugby news, including the women playing South Africa this weekend, USA Men vs Scotland tickets on salem and, Ryan Ye joins in to share his thoughts on the first 4 weeks of the MLR season; which teams are hot, and which are not. And, who to look out for on eac…

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RAY GILMAN Interview | Minnesota Rock Guitarist Supreme 34:18

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A veteran of the Minnesota Music scene, Ray has recorded 20 CD's (latest is "Wisdom"), played thousands of live shows, and produced CD's for other artists in his own recording studio. A multi -instrumentalist Ray sings, plays acoustic and electric guitars, and keyboards. Ray is heavily influenced by guitarists Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, R…

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Ep. 335 - March 25, 2024 - High-Dosage Tutoring: A Prescription for Learning Loss 30:14

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Beth Schueler, an Assistant Professor of Education and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how tutoring could be used to lessen learning losses in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.By Paul E. Peterson

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USA Eagle & Queensland Reds Forward, Charli Jacoby 34:18

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On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John are joined by USA Eagle and the latest addition to the Queensland Reds Super Rugby squad, Charli Jacoby. In a hilarious episode, Charli talks about making that move to Australia for club rugby, her Reds teammates and style of play than she is used to playing, and what about h…

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Houston SaberCats’ Davy Coetzer 29:45

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Flyhalf, Davy Coetzer, to catch up on Houston’s season, one of only two teams remaining in MLR undefeated, albeit early in the season. Also, we talk about his Houston teammates, and what are Davy’s international plans? Does he have USA Eagles’ plans once qualified? B…

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Uproar, an interview by Bill Baker with Directors Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch 26:36

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In this bonus interview, Bill Baker sits down with the directors of the film, Uproar, starring Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison. Hamish Bennett and Paul Middleditch talk about the story behind the film and working with the incredible cast. Uproar is set in New Zealand in 1981, when the arrival of the South African Springboks sets off n…

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Samantha "GhettoSongBird" Hollins Interview | Funk Rock Guitar 31:59

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Samantha “GhettoSongBird” Hollins is an independent Culture Rock singer-songwriter-guitarist, journalist, published writer, radio show host on WHGE 95.3FM (in Wilmington, DE), filmmaker, theater stage manager and historian from North Philadelphia. Since 2001 she has been blazing stages at legendary Rock venues including CBGB’s (NYC), The Bitter End…

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Ep. 334 - March 18, 2024 - Why Some Charters Care Less about Learning 34:46

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Steven Wilson, a Senior Fellow at Center on Reinventing Public Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss urban charter schools, and how a focus on culture rather than rigor is changing their mission.By Paul E. Peterson

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Ep. 333 - March 11, 2024 - Is It Smart to Drop SATs from College Admissions? 26:40

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Donald Wittman, an emeritus professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Wittman's latest report, which contends that the University of California erred when it ended the use of SAT and ACT scores in admissions.Wittman's article, "The University of California Was Wrong to Ab…

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Houston SaberCats’ Seth Smith 27:41

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John welcomed Houston SaberCats Seth Smith, the week after making his MLR debut, making him the youngest to ever suit up in the MLR. Seth, with a level head on his shoulders, is cherishing the moment, understanding how important his debut is to the Houstoun youth rugby scene, and we also talk about…

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Anthem Rugby Charlotte Inaugural Match Recap - Scott Lawrence, Alama Ieremia, David Still & Tom Kindley 24:53

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On this replay of Twitter Spaces' US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill and John recap Anthem Rugby Carolina’s inaugural match against the Free Jacks, including interviews with USA Head Coach, Scott Lawrence, Anthem Head Coach & USA Assistant Coach, Alama Ieremia, Anthem Wing, David Still and New England’s Tom Kindley about Anthem, what it means to the gr…

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Ep. 332 - March 4, 2024 - To Live and Die in LAUSD: Charters in Trouble 30:39

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Ben Chapman, a reporter for the 74, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Chapman's recent article, which details the recent struggles of charter school operators in Los Angeles, Calif.By Paul E. Peterson

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2024 MLR Season Preview & USA Rugby Updates 58:41

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Bill & John bring on MLR Stats Guru, James Deeley, to preview the 2024 Major League Rugby season, kicking off this weekend. Who’s the favorite to win it all? How will the new teams, RFCLA, Miami and Anthem do? RFCLA, piggybacking off HSBC 7s and USA Rugby, will that bring us a record crowd for their first…

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Ep. 331 - Feb. 26, 2023 - A Chronic Case of Truancy 31:09

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Nat Malkus a senior fellow and the deputy director of education policy at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Malkus's latest report, which looks at the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on chronic absenteeism in schools.Malkus's report, "Long COVID for Public Schools: Chronic Absenteeism Before and After the Pandemic…

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USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell 32:16

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, USA Women’s 7s Head Coach, Emilie Bydwell, missed out on Vancouver sushi to join Bill & John to talk about the Vancouver & LA HSBC Stops, preparing for the final leg leading up to the Paris Olympics. Is Emilie getting goosebumps thinking about floating down the Seine in the opening ceremonies? You can als…

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Ep. 330 - Feb. 20, 2024 - A Strike No One Bargained For 25:21

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Jim Stergios, the executive director of the Pioneer Institute, Jim Stergios, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the teachers strike that took place in Newton, Mass., and if it could lead to future strike activity in the state.Stergios recently published an op-ed in the Boston Globe, "Teachers strikes hurt the students."https://www.bostonglobe.com/20…

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Happy Hour Tap Room - Foam Brewers & Evolution Craft Brewing Company 6:11

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“Fermentation may have been a greater discovery than fire.” – David Rains Wallace In this US Rugby Happy Hour Tap Room episode, Bill & John introduce a new beer and brewery to their listeners! Don’t worry, these breweries don’t sponsor the show… so it’s game on! I mean, if they wanted to, we’re willing to take one for the team… or many. 🍺 All That …

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USA Eagle #517 & The Rugby Rundown’s Will Hooley 48:32

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On this replay of US Rugby Happy Hour LIVE, Will Hooley, USA Eagle #517 and co-host of The Rugby Rundown, joined Bill and John to talk about his new show, airing on The Rugby Network, MLR, USA Rugby and more. Which MLR team looks the strongest going into the new season? What does USA Rugby’s future look like with the help of Anthem Rugby Carolina. …

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Prince and Minneapolis Music Historian | J David Silva 45:26

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Step into the electrifying world of music history with our special guest, J David Silva, affectionately known as Electric Man. In this episode, we delve deep into the vibrant tapestry of the Minneapolis Sound, a genre synonymous with innovation, funk, and the legendary artist, Prince. Electric Man, a distinguished music historian and expert on the …

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Ep. 329 - Feb. 12, 2024 - Are Colleges Failing to Adapt to 21st Century Realities? 28:51

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Jacob Light, a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Stanford University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Light's latest paper, which examines how quickly universities react in creating new courses and making popular courses available, based on the needs of students.Light's paper, "Student Demand and the Supply of College Courses," is available now.htt…

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