The Declaration of Independence: Five Fun Facts

The Declaration of Independence: Five Fun Facts

In this episode and on this Independence Day weekend, PPFA implores you to do your patriotic duty and learn about the document that founded the United States. This episode: addresses who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence (1:40);  recalls whose ideas that person ripped off (9:00);  reveals a surprising fact about July 4 as perhaps the wrong day to celebrate independence (12:50); lists a breakdown of the misleading John Trumbull painting of the founding fathers about to sign the Declaration (14:30); and considers whether or not the document actually created a new country (18:00). The episode even has PPFA's first and likely last attempt at working a footnote into a podcast.

Roe Is Dead. Long Live Roe?

In this episode, PPFA speculates about the long-term electoral impacts of Roe's overturning. Might it be a pivot point in turnout trends?

The 2022 Midterms Summer Calendar

In this episode, PPFA identifies what to monitor this summer when following the midterms.

It's Not Just about January 6

In this episode, PPFA rants.

Critical Race Theory, Part III: Should CRT be taught in our schools?

In this episode, PPFA asks a question his lawyers begged it not to answer: should Critical Race Theory be in taught in our schools? I start with how competing interpretations of history can impact our modern society (1:45). I then discuss how distance learning allowed teachers new insights into teachers' lessons, including on racial discrimination (7:30). Next, I consider whether CRT should be taught at the college level (10:20), K-8 (11:40), and high school (12:20). Finally, I evaluate the efficacy of CRT bans (16:00).