Best Brian Faust Podcasts (2025)

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Parental Roles 16:03

3m ago16:03

16:03

Parenting isn’t a theory—it’s a daily test of character. In this first episode, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson meets with real parents navigating the joys and struggles of raising children. From discipline and play to guilt, sacrifice, and step-parenting, Peterson offers timeless insights rooted in clinical psychology and lived experience. If you’re a pare…

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190 - Persecuted (feat. Abigail Thorn) 2:35:48

1h ago2:35:48

2:35:48

Abigail Thorn (The Acolyte, House of the Dragon) and the lads stand up for their beliefs and just kinda drive around New Mexico as they cover the 2014 evangelical political thriller: Persecuted. Topics include passion plays, the art of selling evangelicalism, and what it means to build your entire theological identity around whining like a smol bea…

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935 - It’s Joever feat. David J. Roth (5/19/25) 1:22:20

7m ago1:22:20

1:22:20

We planned this episode to cover the spate of stories revealing just how out of it and diminished Joe Biden was during his term, and new details about the political flunkies and media stooges who were complicit in covering it up. But yesterday Biden’s team announced an almost certainly life-ending cancer diagnosis. So we’re joined by David Roth to …

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548. Jordan Peterson Takes Your Call: Advice, Mental Health, Family Dynamics | Mikhaila Fuller 53:48

2d ago53:48

53:48

Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila sit down to tackle raw, unfiltered questions from the audience. This is a deeply honest, sometimes uncomfortable, often inspiring ride through the mess and meaning of modern life. From navigating fractured families and polyamory to rebuilding faith in a collapsing culture, Peterson offers his signature …

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547. The Movie Hollywood Didn’t See Coming... | Jocko Willink 1:40:10

6d ago1:40:10

1:40:10

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Jocko Willink — decorated Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur — to explore the principles of discipline, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of meaningful goals. From parenting to entrepreneurship, from writing books to rebuilding American factories, this is a masterclass in how to live d…

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Episode 0408 - Bob DiBiasio 2:25:34

6d ago2:25:34

2:25:34

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Bob DiBiasio, who is the Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians, and has been a public relations executive with Cleveland for all but one season since 1979. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspod…

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189 - O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) 30:34

5d ago30:34

30:34

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads escape a chain gang and become men of constant sorrow as they embark on Joel and Ethan Coen’s 2000 Southern Odyssey: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Topics include the charms of George Clooney, the superlative soundtrack, and how to adapt the Odyssey without turning into a ho…

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933 - We Can Grok It For You Wholesale feat. Mike Isaac (5/12/25) 1:23:44

6d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Tech reporter Mike Isaac returns to the show for a round-up of the latest AI news. From collegiate cheating to funeral planning, Mike helps us make some sense of how this wonderful emerging technology is reshaping human society in so many delightful ways, and certainly is not a madness rune chipping away at what little sanity remains in our populat…

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546. The West Is Too Weak For Radical Islam | Douglas Murray 1:30:19

9d ago1:30:19

1:30:19

What really happened on October 7th? What does it reveal about Israel, Hamas, the West—and the future of civilization? In this gripping and deeply disturbing conversation, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with author and journalist Douglas Murray about his newest book, "On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization." Together, …

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545. Reaction to Harvard: Scam? | Dr. Jordan B. Peterson 1:18:32

13d ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Dr. Jordan Peterson breaks down what the media has framed as a battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration—but it's much deeper than that. Peterson exposes the ideological decay at the heart of elite academic institutions, driven by the dogma of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and enforced through cowardice, corruption, an…

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188 - The Merchwhit of Venice (feat. Quorators) [Whit’s Endless Summer 43] 1:59:08

14d ago1:59:08

1:59:08

Alex and Jeremy of the Quorators podcast join the lads for their triumphant return to Odyssey as they throw themselves headlong into adventures of magic bats, deceitful chickens, and Edwin Blackgaard staging The Merchant of Venice. Topics include the Twilife Zone, the ethics of Watto the Toydarian, and what it means to live your life in the service…

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931 - Studies in Stupid feat. Sam Seder (5/5/25) 1:13:37

13d ago1:13:37

1:13:37

The Majority Report’s Sam Seder joins us today to share some deep research into American Stupids. We look at Trump’s weekend announcements regarding American film production & re-opening Alcatraz, both seemingly inspired by a TV broadcast of “Escape From Alcatraz” in West Palm Beach last Saturday. We also discuss Sam’s recent debate appearances inc…

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544. When the Right Goes Too Far | Dr. James Lindsay 1:35:43

16d ago1:35:43

1:35:43

Is the radical right becoming the very thing it hates? Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Dr. James Lindsay to unpack the rise of the "Woke Right"—a faction of online reactionaries using the same tactics of victimhood, outrage mobs, and cult-like behavior once exclusive to the radical left. Together, they explore how parasitic ideologies hijack …

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BONUS: Michigan Raids on pro-Palestine Students 1:34:07

14d ago1:34:07

1:34:07

Felix speaks with Nora Hilgart-Griff from the TAHRIR Coalition and Liz Jacob from the Sugar Law Center for Social and Economic Justice about the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel collaborating with the Trump DOJ in a series of raids on pro-Palestine students at the University of Michigan on April 23. Liz and Nora give background on Nessel's pre…

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543. “You’re Not Gaining Weight Because You’re Lazy” | Dr. Mehmet Oz 1:43:58

20d ago1:43:58

1:43:58

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down for a candid discussion with Dr. Mehmet Oz, discussing the toxified food environment within the United States—pointing directly to its causes—and exploring not just possible, but immediate routes for change. These include better governmental oversight, but also the implementation of new technologies such as AI. Dr. …

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187 - Sky King: The Story of Richard Russell (feat. Caleb from Western Kabuki) 25:15

20d ago25:15

25:15

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Caleb @BirdRespecter (Western Kabuki, 60 Minute Drill) joins Brian and Josh to tell the story of Richard “Beebo” Russell, a man who walked off his job as a baggage handler at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport one day in 2018 to steal an airplane. Russell and his ill-fated fligh…

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929 - Given feat. Alex Nichols (4/28/25) 1:12:08

20d ago1:12:08

1:12:08

Fighter jets are just falling off the back of our aircraft carriers now in yet another Keystone Kops-ass bungle in the Red Sea. Gerry Connolly announces he’ll step down from the oversight committee in another moment of glory for the funeral home waiting room of Democratic leadership. Will reads us a profile of a new up-and-coming conservative influ…

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542. Charlie Kirk’s Personal Story 1:33:36

23d ago1:33:36

1:33:36

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson engages in conversation with Charlie Kirk—author, speaker, and founder and CEO of Turning Point USA. They delve into Kirk’s emergence as a leading voice in the Conservative movement, his choice to bypass traditional higher education, and the early indicators of ideological bias in academia. The discussion also addresses how t…

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541. Why We Stopped Progressing | Peter Thiel 1:16:50

27d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel sits down with Jordan Peterson for a powerful conversation about why real progress has stalled. Thiel argues that the last truly groundbreaking achievement may have been landing on the moon—and since then, we've slowed down. He explains how fear, red tape, and over-specialization have made us m…

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Movie Mindset 33 - Casino feat. Felix 1:53:50

26d ago1:53:50

1:53:50

The first episode of this season of Movie Mindset is free for all listeners as always. To listen to the rest of the season, subscribe at www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseWhen you love movies, you’ve got to watch them. There’s no other way…Movie Mindset Season 3 commences with our first ever single feature on the most referenced movie in Chapo Trap Hou…

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186 - Showgirls (feat. Renee Olstead) 2:09:55

27d ago2:09:55

2:09:55

Renee Olstead (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Unfriended) and the lads grab some ice cubes and enter the cutthroat world of Vegas dancing as they cover Paul Verhoeven’s 1995 striptacular: Showgirls. Topics include the madness of Joe Eszterhas, the infamous VH1 cut, and the solidarity that can be learned from a movie that involves shoving…

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927 - Americas, The Beautiful feat. Greg Grandin (4/21/25) 1:25:39

27d ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Historian and author Greg Grandin joins us to discuss his new book America, América: A New History of the New World, which looks at the five century history of colonization & conquest of the New World, and how North & South America developed their distinct identities through a long history of mutual interaction and opposition. We also catch up with…

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540. Former NFL Player on Masculinity | Tim Tebow 1:21:16

30d ago1:21:16

1:21:16

In this episode, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with athlete, philanthropist, and speaker Tim Tebow to discuss the connection between competitive drive, personal virtue, and Christian compassion. Tebow recounts the life-changing encounter that inspired his foundation — a moment in a remote Filipino village, where he met a disabled boy hidden away…

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539. The Best Argument Against Veganism | Joel Salatin 1:21:09

1M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Regenerative farming pioneer Joel Salatin joins Dr. Jordan B. Peterson to challenge the myth that cows are bad for the planet. They explore how pasture-based farming restores ecosystems, the dangers of industrial agriculture, and why storytelling matters in the fight for the future of food. Joel Salatin, dubbed the "Lunatic Farmer," is a Christian …

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185 - The Last of Us Part II (Part 2) 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their crossbows and make for the Space Needle as they cover the back half of Naughty Dog's 2020 revengefest: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include state quarters, the logistics of building crane bridges, and what it truly means to “look for the light”. Media Refere…

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925 - Banshee, PA Chamber of Commerce feat. Kath Kreuger (4/14/25) 1:09:01

1M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Before addressing the news of the day, Will & Kath catch up with Felix on their re-watch of beloved series BANSHEE, which segues nicely into discussion of the baffling firebombing of the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. We then move on to the increasingly horrific and blatantly illegal renditions of American residents into foreign prisons, and the …

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538. South Africa: What the West Needs to Learn | Dr. Ernst Roets 1:35:11

1M ago1:35:11

1:35:11

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with South African filmmaker, author, and activist Dr. Ernst Roets. They discuss the genetic and cultural hyper-diversity of Africa, the early settlement patterns of South Africa, the origin story of the Boers, how forgotten history breeds rhyming conflicts in the present, and the complex needle that must be threade…

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537. Reaction to Imminent Liberal Victory in Canada 1:21:38

1M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson analyzes Canada’s current and possibly next prime minister, Mark Carney. From his résumé to his book “Values,” Dr. Peterson explores the motivations, contradictions, and unsettling strengths of the man now calling for a snap election. Carney is seeking a mandate from the Canadian people—but is he the right man for the job? Th…

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Episode 0407 - Tom Catal 2:01:03

1M ago2:01:03

2:01:03

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Tom Catal, who is Mickey Mantle’s former autograph agent, and was the founder and curator of the Mickey Mantle Museum in Cooperstown, New York. Follow MBH on facebook, bluesky, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, re…

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184 - The Last of Us Part II (Part 1) 2:46:19

1M ago2:46:19

2:46:19

The lads grab their golf clubs and make for Seattle as they hop on the Ellie murder train that is Naughty Dog’s 2020 revengeapalooza: The Last of Us Part II. Topics include the chaotic development process, the CW-fication of the writing, and the inescapable conservatism at the core of The Last of Us universe. Media Referenced in the Episode: The La…

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923 - The Banks Are Out of Money feat. Dave Weigel (4/7/25) 1:15:42

1M ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Semafor reporter Dave Weigel returns to the show to look at the political angles to Trump’s tariff regime and the global economic shocks. We discuss the various attempts to backfill justifications, responses from GOP and Democrats, and how this is all somehow about wokeness and masculinity or something. We also discuss last week’s special election …

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536. Ancient Stories That Bridge The Heavens & The Earth | Jacob Howland 1:35:23

1M ago1:35:23

1:35:23

Jordan Peterson sits down with author, professor, and Dean of Intellectual Foundations at the University of Austin, Jacob Howland. They discuss man’s finitude and his grasping for the infinite, how orientation can provide limitless abundance or a bottomless fall, where Socrates and the Talmud overlap, and why God offers Abraham adventure as the cov…

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535. Is It Too Late for the UK? A Candid Talk with Winston Marshall 1:32:22

2M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Jordan Peterson sits down with writer, musician, and podcaster Winston Marshall. They discuss the nature of identity on the community and national levels, the relationship between a nation and its citizens, how the UK has a rich culture that is worth preserving, and the unifying question that has still yet to be answered. Winston Marshall is a writ…

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183 - The War Room (1993) 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall When Bill Clinton won the US presidential election in 1992, two people were key to his success: James Carville and George Stephanopolous. This week, Brian and Josh step into The War Room, D.A. Pennebaker’s 1993 documentary about how these two men and their team of future top Demo…

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Bonus: Ukrainian Politics Deep Dive feat. Peter Korotaev 2:02:01

2M ago2:02:01

2:02:01

Felix sits down with writer & journalist Peter Korotaev for a wide ranging conversation on the state of the Russo-Ukranian War in the wake of the Trump administration’s spat with Zelensky & attempts at a peace deal, and loads of context on the politics of Ukraine, Russia, various oligarchs, the Atlantic Council, and other non-state actors that have…

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534. How Some Muslim Countries Navigate Extremism | Mark Siljander 1:25:55

2M ago1:25:55

1:25:55

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with ex-Congressman, ambassador, and author Mark Siljander. They discuss the numerous times he brokered peace in Middle Eastern and African conflicts, the Neo-con worldview, Donald Trump, his role in the Abraham Accords, pushing back against Islamism, and how to build a bridge between true Islam and the west. Mark S…

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INTERVIEW: Tim Faust on Defending Medicaid 38:03

2M ago38:03

38:03

Our ongoing interview series with people working to fight the rising tide of fascism continues today as Josh sits down with Tim Faust, a healthcare activist who has been advocating for the preservation and expansion of federal and state healthcare programs in the United States for years. Tim recently began touring the state of Wisconsin, talking wi…

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921 - Health Scare feat. Tim Faust (3/31/25) 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Tim “T-Bone” Faust makes a long overdue return to the program to brief us on the series of guerilla town halls on Medicaid he’s been doing in Wisconsin. But first, we start with a brief roundup on one of the most important health issues facing the nation today: Soda, and the role it plays in keeping Americans healthy. Tim then takes us through the …

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533. Dreams, Nightmares, and Neuroscience | Dr. Baland Jalal 1:40:50

2M ago1:40:50

1:40:50

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with researcher, neuroscientist, and author, Dr. Baland Jalal. They discuss human embodiment, the rubber hand experiments (which push embodiment beyond the physical), the deeper functionality of dreams, sleep paralysis, and a potential theory to explain alien abductions. Dr. Jalal is a neuroscientist and author at H…

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182 - Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong) 2:36:10

2M ago2:36:10

2:36:10

Saddle up your horses as the lads, along with Rosey Armstrong (Hans Gruber and the Die Hards), slap on their Crosses of Gold and dive headlong into the varied and wild world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Topics include what makes Christian music Christian music, the rampaging sexiness of Michael W. Smith, and the importance of artistic int…

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532. A Dialogue So Dangerous, It Just Might Bring You Wisdom | John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall 1:47:00

2M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with John Vervaeke and Jordan Hall. They discuss the vertical dimension, proper orientation within the hierarchy of values, the normative versus the ethical, and what makes something more “real” in a pragmatic and philosophical sense. John Vervaeke is an associate professor of psychology & cognitive science at the U…

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919 - Abruendance Agenda feat. Madinah Wilson-Anton & Matt Bruenig (3/24/25) 1:21:56

2M ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Delaware state rep Madinah Wilson-Anton returns to the show to brief us on Elon Musk’s attempts to rewrite the state laws of Delaware to help him secure a $50 billion+ compensation package. We discuss the “race to the bottom” in state business laws, and the new wave of assaults on basic legal legitimacy in pursuit of complete oligarchical control.T…

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531. Irreversible Damage at Fourteen | Detransitioner Clementine Breen 1:35:35

2M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with Clementine Breen, a child who was moved through the transgender pipeline and has since de-transitioned. Together they walk through her story (from early sexual abuse to the daunting decision to undergo affirming surgery), the confusion and fallout thereafter, reorientation, and her lawsuit against the doctor wh…

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181 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Good morning, everyone! The current date is March 20, 2020. Residents, I have some exciting news for you! The Lads have just moved onto our wonderful island! Let’s all give them a big island welcome! In other news, the museum is under construction and you’ll never go outside agai…

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Panic World: Who turned Gen Z fascist? (With Felix Biederman) 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Felix appeared on today’s Panic World podcast hosted by past-guest Ryan Broderick of the fantastic Garbage Day newsletter. We’ve agreed to crosspost this ep in our feed. Enjoy! Check out Panic World wherever you get pods, and subscribe to Garbage Day here: https://www.garbageday.email/Every four years America suffers through a national election, wi…

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530. Failure or Success in the Time of Trump | Jim Balsillie 1:47:34

2M ago1:47:34

1:47:34

Jordan Peterson sits down with retired co-founder and co-CEO of Research in Motion, known predominantly for the BlackBerry. They discuss how Balsillie helped transition the world into the smartphone age, Canada’s faltering economic performance (well before Trump’s trade war), why America is taking these actions now, and the ideas of Mark Carney (Tr…

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917 - Touchdown Tim Chitters feat. D.J. Byrnes & Eephus (3/17/25) 1:38:56

2M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

D.J. Byrnes of Ohio’s independent news outlet The Rooster returns to the show. We look at constituent outrage at elected officials, D.J.’s sojourn to DC, Cleveland’s $2.5 Billion stadium debacle, and D.J. relates an incredible story of bamboozling Vivek Ramaswamy.Then, Eephus director Carson Lund and writer & star Nate Fisher join Will to discuss t…

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529. How Trump Will Save the School System | Corey DeAngelis 1:23:14

2M ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Jordan Peterson sits down with bestselling author, commentator, and researcher, Dr. Corey DeAngelis. They shed light on where 50% of all state budgets are spent, the surprising stack of monopolies that strangleholds public education, the partisan lies surrounding school choice, and the truth every parent needs to know: school choice uplifts all stu…

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