About this episode
This episode explores the Scopes Trial, a pivotal courtroom battle over the teaching of evolution in America.
In this episode of we head to Dayton to explore the infamous Scopes Trial—a courtroom battle that turned a small Tennessee town into the center of a national debate. When teacher John T. Scopes was charged with violating the Butler Act by teaching evolution, the case quickly exploded into a media spectacle featuring legendary attorneys Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. We break down how the trial started, what really happened inside the courtroom, and how this famous “Monkey Trial” forever changed the conversation about science, religion, and education in America.
People in this episode
Host: The Stabbin Stylist
Topics covered
- Scopes Trial
- evolution
- courtroom battle
- science vs religion
- education debate
Keywords
- Scopes Trial
- John T. Scopes
- Clarence Darrow
- William Jennings Bryan
- Butler Act
- evolution
- science
- religion
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Butler Act
Places: Tennessee, Dayton
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