We talk with a national education reporter about the influence school boards with prevailing conservative ideologies are having on curriculums, including teaching on race and sexuality. Then we get a better understanding of historical use of executive privilege, and how it may or may not apply as the Congressional committee investigating the events of Jan. 6 faces pushback from former President Trump, his aides and associates.
Featured in this Show
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How conservative school boards are approaching masking, teaching race and other issues
Around the country, including in Wisconsin, conservative school boards are rolling back efforts that they say promote politics and advocacy. We look at how they’re approaching issues pertaining to racism and sexuality. We also discuss their handling of masks and other COVID-19 restrictions.
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How does executive privilege work?
Former President Donald Trump and his aides are fighting efforts to investigate the planning and events of Jan. 6, citing executive privilege. We talk to a legal expert about what executive privilege does and does not cover, and other ways we’ve seen it used throughout history.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Bill Martens Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Erin Richards Guest
- David Schultz Guest
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