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Getting Schooled Podcast

53 Episodes

32 minutes | 2 days ago
Who Was Martin Luther King Jr.?
This week, Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries, associate professor of history at The Ohio State University, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss how Martin Luther King Jr. became a symbol for peace and equality, his most impactful contributions to the civil rights movement, and what listeners can learn from his legacy today.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
15 minutes | 9 days ago
What Is The New Coronavirus Strain?
This week, Dr. Marty Makary, Johns Hopkins University Surgeon, Health Policy Expert, and Fox News Contributor, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the new coronavirus strain. They discuss what we know so far about this new strain, why viruses mutate, and what listeners need to know to respond to these virus developments.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
29 minutes | 16 days ago
What Are Runoff Elections?
This week, Fox News Political Editor, Chris Stirewalt, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on runoff elections. They discuss the history of runoff elections, the arguments for and against different voting systems, and how the upcoming runoff in Georgia will impact the balance of power in the Senate. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
24 minutes | 23 days ago
What Is Auld Lang Syne?
This week, Professor Kirsteen McCue, Professor of Scottish Literature & Song Culture and Co-Director for the Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Auld Lang Syne. Kristeen discusses who wrote Auld Lang Syne, its significance in Scottish and American culture, and what meaning we can take from the song as we prepare for 2021. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
22 minutes | a month ago
What Are Holiday Traditions Around The World?
This week, the Manager of Volunteer Projects at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Kristina Wilkes, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on international holiday traditions. Kristina uses her experience curating the museum's "Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light" exhibit to discusses what holiday traditions look like around the world.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
22 minutes | a month ago
How Do Electors Cast Their Vote?
This week, the Commissioner of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Chairman Benjamin Hovland, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the electoral college vote. Chairman Hovland explains the process by which electors will place their vote for the presidency and what will happen between now and inauguration day.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek  
22 minutes | a month ago
What Happened At Pearl Harbor?
This week, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Institute on World War II and The Human Experience at Florida State University, G. Kurt Piehler, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Pearl Harbor. Professor Piehler discusses the events that lead to the attack, the impact it had on the United States, and its significance today.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
24 minutes | 2 months ago
What Is The Filibuster?
This week, Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent, Mike Emanuel joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the filibuster. Mike explains the different forms of filibuster, when we've seen it used in the Senate in the past, and how it could impact our legislative process moving forward.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
21 minutes | 2 months ago
What Are The Origins of Thanksgiving?
This week, Kenneth Cohen, P.H.D., curator at The Smithsonian National Museum of American History, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Thanksgiving. Kenneth discusses the origins of the Thanksgiving story and its practical application today.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
23 minutes | 2 months ago
What Is The Space Force?
This week, Dr. John Logsdon, the founder of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the Space Force. Professor Logsdon discusses the historical precedent for the Space Force, why we need this organization, and how it will function as the sixth branch of the United States Military.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
25 minutes | 2 months ago
Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day?
This week, Professor Carl Castro, Director of the University of Southern California's Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Veterans Day. Professor Castro discusses the history of Veterans Day, the significance for those who have served and what Americans need to understand about Veterans as they honor them.  Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
20 minutes | 3 months ago
What Is The Electoral College?
This week, Kristen Soltis Anderson, co-founder of Echelon Insights and Washington Examiner columnist, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Kristen discusses why we have the electoral college, how it impacts our elections at large, and the arguments for and against this system. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
21 minutes | 3 months ago
What Are The Origins of Halloween?
This week, Lesley Bannatyne, an American Halloween author whose work has been featured on the History Channel and in National Geographic, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Lesley discusses the origins of Halloween in Celtic and Christian tradition, how Halloween has evolved through American history and what this holiday can teach us about our modern times. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
24 minutes | 3 months ago
What Is A Swing State?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Tom discusses what a swing state is, how a states' political affiliation may or may not change over time, and how swing states impact our elections. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
16 minutes | 3 months ago
What Is Venture Capital?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX Business Network Correspondent, Susan Li, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Susan discusses the role venture capital plays for businesses, what VCs look for while investing, and how this form of investment has impacted startups for decades. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
26 minutes | 4 months ago
What Is The Role Of The United Nations?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX News State Department Correspondent, Rich Edson, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Rich discusses how the United Nations began, the impact the UN has had on international affairs throughout history, and the role the UN plays in our country's international relations today. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
26 minutes | 4 months ago
What Are Supreme Court Confirmations?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Chad discusses what will happen on Capitol Hill now that President Trump has named Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the United States Supreme Court, and what our country's history of Supreme Court appointments tells us about this process. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
24 minutes | 4 months ago
What Are Super PACs?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week Sarah Bryner, Director of Research & Strategy at the Center For Responsive Politics, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Sarah discusses what super PACs are, how they came about, patriotism, and how they impact United States elections. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
37 minutes | 4 months ago
What Is The Role Of The First Lady?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week Andrew Och, the author of "Unusual For Their Time: On The Road With America's First Ladies," joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Andrew discusses the role of the first lady, how this role has evolved since the start of our country, and what these women can teach us about activism, patriotism, and diplomacy. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
30 minutes | 4 months ago
What Is Functional Music?
FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week Daniel Clark, The CEO of BrainFM, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Dan discusses the purpose of functional music, how it can enhance our ability to sleep, focus, and relax, and the science behind functional music that allows it to interact with our brains. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
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