Getting Schooled Podcast

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Why Are Corporations Being Hacked? Jun 13, 2021

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This week, Morgan Wright, Chief Security Advisor at Sentinel One and Cyber Security Expert, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on cyberattacks. In the wake of several high-profile cyberattacks on United States corporations, Morgan discusses how ransomware is used, why American corporations are facing these attacks, and how the United States can address its cyber vulnerabilities moving forward. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work? Jun 06, 2021

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This week, Brian T. Fitzpatrick, Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on class action lawsuits. Professor Fitzpatrick explains how class action suits come together, how they unfold, and how they impact defendants. He also discusses how settlements are distributed and what the pros and cons of these suits might be. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Nomadic Living? May 30, 2021

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This week, the host of Tiny House Nation, Zack Giffin, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on nomadic living. Zack discusses why a nomadic lifestyle is attractive, how living in a tiny home or a converted van works, and why these housing alternatives could aid affordable housing development in the United States. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What is A Ponzi Scheme? May 23, 2021

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This week, Thomas Neches, CPA joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Ponzi schemes. Thomas discusses where the name "Ponzi scheme" comes from and how affect their victims. Thomas also explains how a Ponzi scheme differs from a Pyramid scheme and walks Abby through the most infamous Ponzi scheme of all time. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Court-Packing? May 16, 2021

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This week, Fox News Correspondent David Spunt joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on court-packing. David discusses where the term 'court-packing' comes from, why members of the Democratic party are looking at that option, and what adding justices to the Supreme Court would mean for the United States at large. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The National Debt? May 09, 2021

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This week, Anchor of The Claman Countdown on Fox Business, Liz Claman, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the national debt. Liz explains how the United States' national debt got so high, what we can do about it as a country, and what our soaring national debt means for Americans. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Happening On Mars? May 02, 2021

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This week, a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and former NASA astronaut, Mike Massimino, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the exploration of Mars. Mike explains the importance Mars plays in NASA’s exploration program, how rovers are utilized on Mars, and what his training experience was to become an astronaut. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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Taxes 101: Why Do Taxes Work? Apr 25, 2021

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This week, Dan Geltrude, CPA and Managing Partner at Geltrude & Company LLC, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on taxes. Dan explains how taxes impact consumer behavior, how they're used by the United States government, and what taxpayers need to know ahead of Tax Day. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is HIPAA? Apr 18, 2021

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This week, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, Family and Emergency Medicine doctor, Medical Director at CityMD, and FOX News Medical Contributor joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on HIPAA. Dr. Nesheiwat explains how HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) serves to protect the privacy of patients and what it means for the management of COVID-19. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The History Of U.S. Immigration Policy? Apr 11, 2021

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This week, Laura Collins, Director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on American immigration policy. They break down how recent administrations have addressed immigration in the United States, and what these past policies can tell us about what's happening at the border right now. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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