Debate over public schools sparks call for educational alternatives

Debate over public schools sparks call for educational alternatives

May 30, 2026 · 57 min

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The episode discusses the ideological issues in public education and the call for alternatives sparked by parental concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Hope of a Dying Republic with Rev. William Cook – Public education in the United States has become ideologically driven and harmful to children’s moral, spiritual, and academic development. Newman attributes increased parental concern about public schools in part to experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, which he says exposed families to curriculum content and...

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Guest: Rev. William Cook

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Organizations: public education, COVID-19

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