Best John Rustin Podcasts (2025)

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Building Healthy Habits With Technology: Part 2 (with Andy Crouch) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser welcomes Andy Crouch, author and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss how technology is hurting our ability to build relationships and what habits we can create to counteract this.By Mitch Prosser and Andy Crouch

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Building Healthy Habits With Technology: Part 1 (with Andy Crouch) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Vice President Mitch Prosser welcomes Andy Crouch, author and partner for theology and culture at Praxis, to discuss how technology is hurting our ability to build relationships and what habits we can create to counteract this.By Mitch Prosser and Andy Crouch

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Caring for Babies With Genetic Abnormalities (with Dr. Marty McCaffrey) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Marty McCaffrey, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina, to discuss how the medical community can improve care for babies born with genetic abnormalities.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Marty McCaffrey

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The Genius of Mississippi's MAMA Program (with Attorney General Lynn Fitch) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mississippi's Attorney General Lynn Fitch to discuss the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance program (MAMA), and how it is helping women and children across the state.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Lynn Fitch

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Truth Rising and Our Civilizational Moment (with John Stonestreet) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to discuss the new Truth Rising documentary and study co-produced by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family. This documentary will be available to stream on September 5, 2025. Learn more about Truth Rising here: https://www.tr…

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A Closer Look at the One Big Beautiful Bill (with Patrick T. Brown) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Patrick T. Brown, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss a pro-family perspective on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Patrick T. Brown

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Human Trafficking in North Carolina (with Tonya Baker Nelson) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Tonya Baker Nelson, President and CEO of Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers, to discuss their work in providing aid to victims of human trafficking.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Tonya Baker Nelson

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A Christian Look at Scientific Research (with Rev. Paul Sullins, Ph.D.) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Reverend Paul Sullins, Research Associate Professor at The Catholic University of America, to discuss how Christians can approach scientific research in a healthy way.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rev. Paul Sullins

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Sharing Truth With Love This Summer (NC Family Intern Tucker Young) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Tucker Young, NC Family's summer intern, to discuss his experience learning about the legislative process and effective advocacy from a Biblical perspective.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Tucker Young

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Stockholm Syndrome in the Church (with Dr. John West) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, to discuss his new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity and how the Church is being held captive by secular culture.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John West

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A Smart Approach to Drug Policy (with Dr. Kevin Sabet) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kevin Sabet, President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, to discuss the importance of effective drug policies.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Kevin Sabet

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A Christian Approach to Transgenderism (with Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President welcomes Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens to discuss their new book Embracing God's Design: Addressing the Spiritual and Psychological Crisis Behind Transgender Identity and how Christians can approach transgenderism.By John Rustin, Walt Heyer, and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens

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How Should Christians Think About Embryo Adoption? (with Dr. Kent Lasnoski) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kent Lasnoski, author of the book Human Embryo Adoption, vol. 2, Catholic Arguments For and Against, to discuss the theological implications involved in embryo adoption.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Kent Lasnoski

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Rediscovering America Through the Words of Its Leaders (with Allison Ellis) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Allison Ellis to discuss her new book, Finding Our Words: Words That Made America, and the importance of studying the words and documents that were foundational in the creation of America.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Allison Ellis

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Protecting Parents' Medical Rights in North Carolina (with Rep. Jennifer Balkcom) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Representative Jennifer Balkcom to discuss HB 519—Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, a bill she sponsored that would affirm the rights of North Carolina parents to oversee the medical care of their children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rep Jennifer Balkcom

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Dad Academy: Helping Men Become Great Dads (with Jeff Hamilton) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jeff Hamilton, Founder of Dad Academy, to discuss the importance of intentional fathers and how men can become great dads.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jeff Hamilton

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How to Raise Your Kids "Different" (with Dr. John Cuddeback) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of raising children "different."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John Cuddeback

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Don't Put Your Hope in Politics (with Nathanael Blake) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss why Christians should put their hopes in something greater than politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Nathanael Blake

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How Gambling Hurts Your Family (with Autumn Leva) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Autumn Leva, Director of Strategy & Campaigns for Stop Predatory Gambling, to discuss the damage that gambling does to families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Autumn Leva

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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from November, 2024 where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomed Seth Gruber to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger’s work is still causing damage and destruction in people’s lives today. Seth Gruber is the founder of The White Rose Resistance.…

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How To Combat A Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney) (Re-Air) 15:00

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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. This episode originally aired in March of 2024.…

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An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (with Dr. Susan Bane) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from October 2022, where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Susan Bane to discuss (and correct) some of the myths surrounding abortion. Dr. Bane is an OB/GYN, and is currently the Medical Director at Choices Women’s Center in Wilson, North Carolina.…

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Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of their Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how phone-free schools work and their potential to improve the health and education of students. This episode originally aired in September of…

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In God’s Image: Science, Morality, and the IVF Question (with Dr. Stacy Trasancos) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Adamo Manfra welcomes Dr. Stacy Trasancos, a professor and author of the book IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, to discuss the ethical considerations involved in in vitro fertilization (IVF).By Adamo Manfra and Dr. Stacy Trasancos

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Can Charter Schools be Religious? (With Phil Sechler) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Phil Sechler, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Free Speech at Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss a legal case in Oklahoma that would make St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School the first religious charter school in the country.…

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How to Strengthen NC Families (with Aaron Baer & John Rustin) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, and John Rustin, President of NC Family, to discuss how North Carolina ranks on the Family Structure Index and how we can strengthen families in our state.By Traci DeVette Griggs, Aaron Baer, & John Rustin

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Salt and Light Seminars: Approaching Politics With a Biblical Worldview (with Adamo Manfra and Lisa Roska) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adamo Manfra, NC Family's Director of Research and Education, and Lisa Roska, a homeschool mom, to discuss NC Family's Salt and Light Student Seminars and how they are equipping young adults to approach politics with a Biblical Worldview.…

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A Better Option For Sex Ed (with Brittany Hausmann) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brittany Hausmann, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Centers, to discuss more effective strategies to teach young people about the importance of healthy sexual behavior. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautio…

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How Christians Should Look at Sports Gambling (with Dr. RaShan Frost) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. RaShan Frost, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, to discuss how to approach sports gambling from a Biblical perspective.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. RaShan Frost

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How You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking (with Ked Frank) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Ked Frank, Founder of Safe Places for Women, to discuss effective ways that individuals can help stop human trafficking. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautious if listening with young children.…

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How to Find True Love in Today's World (with Jason Evert) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jason Evert, co-founder of The Chastity Project, to discuss why and how we should reject the cultural lies targeting human love.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jason Evert

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How Public Policy Can Support Stay at Home Parents (with Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Ivana Greco and Elliot Haspel, co-authors of the report "Invisible Labor, Visible Needs: Making Family Policy Work for Stay-At-Home (And All) Parents," to discuss their report and how public policy can support stay at home parents.…

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Helping the Victims in Front of Us (with Heidi Olson) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Heidi Olson, a forensic nurse and the Founder and President of Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting, to discuss her work teaching people how to help the victims of human trafficking who are right in front of them.

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Flying Helicopters to Help Those Affected by Helene (with Eric Robinson) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Eric Robinson, co-founder of the non-profit Operation Helo, to discuss his work flying helicopters and providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Eric Robinson

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A Biblical Voice in National Politics (with Brent Leatherwood) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss his work and the ERLC's legislative priorities in the near future.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Brent Leatherwood

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Protecting Women, Girls, and Title IX (with Matt Sharp) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the recent Title IX victories and how leaders are standing up to protect women and girls across the country.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Matt Sharp

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Opening Doors for School Choice in North Carolina (with Mike Long) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, to discuss the Opportunity Scholarship and how families can take advantage of this valuable resource.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Mike Long

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Noble U: Equipping the Next Generation (with Steve Noble) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Steve Noble, former radio show host and founder of Noble U, to discuss how God led him to teach high school students across the country and equip them to "think and respond biblically."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Steve Noble

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Disciple Your Children in an Age-Appropriate Way (with Andrew Walker) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Andrew Walker, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and co-author of the book What Do I Say When…?: A Parents’ Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens, to discuss how to intentionally disciple your children in an age-appropriate way.…

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How to Love People You Don't Agree With (with Jim Dalrymple) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jim Dalrymple, a journalist and author of the Nuclear Meltdown newsletter about families, to discuss how to love people who you may not always see eye-to-eye with.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jim Dalrymple

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Embracing the Wonder of Christmas (with Dr. Carl Trueman) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Carl Trueman, a Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College, to discuss the miracle of Christmas and how we can fully embrace the spirit of the season.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Carl Trueman

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Nurse Blows Whistle on Hospital Performing "Gender Affirming Care" on Children (with Vanessa Sivadge) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Vanessa Sivadge, a nurse who blew the whistle on Texas Children's Hospital after discovering that they were secretly performing "gender-affirming" procedures on children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Vanessa Sivadge

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A Mom Takes a Stand After School Transitions Her Daughter (with January Littlejohn) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes January Littlejohn, a mom turned parental rights activist after a local school tried to transition her daughter.By Traci DeVette Griggs and January Littlejohn

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A Season of Thanksgiving and Traditions (with NC Family Staff) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes some of the members of NC Family's staff to discuss favorite holiday traditions and the highlights of 2024.By Traci DeVette Griggs and NC Family Staff

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The Characters: The Piano Lesson Cast 35:30

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In this episode, Jazmine walks us through all the choices the characters of The Piano Lesson are confronted with. And how the spiritual ripples of those choices affect them. What is the tension between Berniece and Boy Willie? What is the story behind the piano? What does legacy mean and what does it mean to honor your ancestors? Watch The Piano Le…

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How to Handle Our Aging Population (with Dr. Hunter Baker) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Hunter Baker, Provost and Dean of Faculty at North Greenville University, to discuss the impacts of our aging population and what solutions are available to correct these concerns.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Hunter Baker

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The Playwright: August Wilson 48:30

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In order to fully understand The Piano Lesson, you have to understand the source. In this episode, Jazmine helps us understand the genius of August Wilson, his love of Pittsburgh and the Black people who live and lived there, and the role Wilson’s work has come to play as a rite of passage for the venerable Black actors of our time. The Piano Lesso…

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North Carolina's 2024 Election Results (with NC Family Staff) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin is joined by NC Family's Sharon Sullivan and Jere Royall to discuss the outcomes of the 2024 Election. Learn more about these outcomesBy John Rustin, Jere Royall, and Sharon Sullivan

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The Director: Malcolm Washington 35:33

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When director and co-writer Malcolm Washington decided to adapt The Piano Lesson for film, he knew he couldn’t just drop a camera in the play. It needed to stand on its own. In this episode, we dive deep into Malcolm's creative process, along with the rest of the cast, to find out how they approached the making of this film. The Piano Lesson: The O…

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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Seth Gruber, author and founder of The White Rose Resistance, to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger's work is still causing damage today.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Seth Gruber