Getting Schooled Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What Is Fast Fashion? Jan 09, 2022

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This week, CEO and Founder of Remake, Ayesha Barenblat joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the evolution of “fast fashion.” Ayesha breaks down the origins and future of both fast fashion and sustainable fashion, globally. Later Abby and Ayesha discuss the difference in the impact of fast fashion and sustainable fashion on the economy and environment. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Intellectual Property? Jan 02, 2022

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This week, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Department at Romano Law, Nicole Haff joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the scope of protection under Intellectual Property law. Nicole breaks down Taylor Swifts' lawsuit to gain ownership over her music masters and the legality behind her decision to re-release her old music as "Taylor's Version." Later Abby and Nicole discuss the layers to understanding intellectual property from the perspective of both the plaintiff and defendant. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Are The Origins Of Holiday Traditions? Dec 26, 2021

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This week, an Anthropologist and Astronomer, Anthony Aveni joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the origins of mainstream holiday traditions. Anthony explains the historical, religious, and cultural influence on some universal holiday traditions, and they also discuss how these traditions become an integral component of Americans' holiday routine. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Happening With The MLB Lockout? Dec 19, 2021

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This week, a sportswriter for the Wall Street Journal and the author of Swing Kings, Jared Diamond joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining what is going on with the Major League Baseball lockout. Jared explains the basics of the MLB lockout and what each side wants, and also discusses how long it could take for an agreement to be reached. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Cancel Culture In Comedy? Dec 12, 2021

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This week, stand-up comedian and host of Fox Across America, Jimmy Failla joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on cancel culture in comedy. Jimmy points out what a comedian's job is and breaks down why the intention of the comedian's joke changes the way the joke is perceived. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Future Of Cryptocurrency? Dec 05, 2021

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This week, a partner at Anderson Kill Law Firm and Founder of Cryptoconnect, Hailey Lennon joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the future of cryptocurrency. Hailey breaks down the regulations that the United States has versus the regulations in other countries, the relationship crypto has with banks, and discusses why she believes cryptocurrency can be beneficial. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Difference Between Homicide And Murder? Nov 28, 2021

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This week, former federal prosecutor, former congressman, and host of Sunday Night in American on Fox News, Trey Gowdy joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the difference between homicide and murder. Trey breaks down the charges that Kyle Rittenhouse was facing. He explains what homicide means and the various challenges of proving the crime was committed in court. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Metaverse? Nov 21, 2021

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This Week Abby is joined in the classroom by FOX Business Correspondent, Susan Li, to help with her lesson plan on the Metaverse. Susan breaks down exactly what the Metaverse is and shares her concerns on how that will change the way people interact with each other. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Intermittent Fasting? Nov 14, 2021

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This Week Abby is joined in the classroom by a Canadian nephrologist, world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low carb, three-time best-selling author, and co-founder of the Intensive Dietary Management program, Dr. Jason Fung, MD, to help with her lesson plan on intermittent fasting. Dr. Fung breaks down exactly what intermittent fasting is and the different benefits for your body to do intermittent fasting. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Happened In The Virginia Governors Race? Nov 07, 2021

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This Week Abby is joined in the classroom by Co-Anchor of America's Newsroom on The FOX News Channel and host of the Hemmer Time podcast, Bill Hemmer, to help with her lesson plan on the Virginia gubernatorial election. Bill breaks down the key issues that made incoming Governor Glenn Youngkin's campaign successful and why the suburbs voted Republican this election. Also, he explains that this election is too far to say for sure what we can expect in the 2022 midterm elections. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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