95: Opt Out & Speak Up: The Battle for Parents, Kids, and Truth in California

About this episode

The episode discusses parental rights in education and the implications of California's SB 934 bill.

In Episode 95 of Coffee, Culture & the Capitol , Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt unpack two major developments impacting families, faith, and freedom in California. First, they highlight a powerful new webinar designed for parents and teachers, featuring legal experts from organizations like Alliance Defending Freedom, Pacific Justice Institute, and National Center for Law and Policy. The discussion centers on recent Supreme Court decisions—especially Mahmoud v. Taylor—that expand parental rights in education. Listeners will learn how families can exercise opt-out rights from controversial curriculum and how teachers can navigate growing pressure in the classroom. Then, the episode turns to a heated California Senate hearing on SB 934, introduced by Scott Wiener. Sophia and Greg break down the bill’s implications, including concerns about free speech, counseling practices, and potential legal risks for professionals. Featuring clips and commentary from the committee hearing, they explore the broader cultural and legal tensions shaping policy in California—and what’s at stake moving forward. Links: Watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/WMB8wgnJ3lE?si=CM6XylMbi3b2oJUh Parental…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sophia Lorey, Greg Burt

Topics covered

• parental rights
• education
• California politics
• free speech
• curriculum
• legal risks

Keywords

• parental rights
• California
• education
• SB 934
• free speech
• curriculum
• legal risks
• webinar
• Supreme Court

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alliance Defending Freedom, Pacific Justice Institute, National Center for Law and Policy, California Senate

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