Getting Schooled Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What Is The Space Force? Nov 16, 2020

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This week, Dr. John Logsdon, the founder of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on the Space Force. Professor Logsdon discusses the historical precedent for the Space Force, why we need this organization, and how it will function as the sixth branch of the United States Military. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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Why Do We Celebrate Veterans Day? Nov 09, 2020

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This week, Professor Carl Castro, Director of the University of Southern California's Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan on Veterans Day. Professor Castro discusses the history of Veterans Day, the significance for those who have served and what Americans need to understand about Veterans as they honor them. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Electoral College? Nov 02, 2020

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This week, Kristen Soltis Anderson, co-founder of Echelon Insights and Washington Examiner columnist, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Kristen discusses why we have the electoral college, how it impacts our elections at large, and the arguments for and against this system. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Are The Origins of Halloween? Oct 26, 2020

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This week, Lesley Bannatyne, an American Halloween author whose work has been featured on the History Channel and in National Geographic, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Lesley discusses the origins of Halloween in Celtic and Christian tradition, how Halloween has evolved through American history and what this holiday can teach us about our modern times. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is A Swing State? Oct 19, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics,joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Tom discusses what a swing state is, how a states' political affiliation may or may not change over time, and how swing states impact our elections. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is Venture Capital? Oct 12, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX Business Network Correspondent, Susan Li, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Susan discusses the role venture capital plays for businesses, what VCs look for while investing, and how this form of investment has impacted startups for decades. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Role Of The United Nations? Oct 05, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle the topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX News State Department Correspondent, Rich Edson, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Rich discusses how the United Nations began, the impact the UN has had on international affairs throughout history, and the role the UN plays in our country's international relations today. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Are Supreme Court Confirmations? Sep 28, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week, FOX News Congressional Correspondent, Chad Pergram joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Chad discusses what will happen on Capitol Hill now that President Trump has named Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the United States Supreme Court, and what our country's history of Supreme Court appointments tells us about this process. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Are Super PACs? Sep 21, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week Sarah Bryner, Director of Research & Strategy at the Center For Responsive Politics, joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Sarah discusses what super PACs are, how they came about, patriotism, and how they impact United States elections. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Is The Role Of The First Lady? Sep 14, 2020

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FOX Nation host Abby Hornacek takes a closer look at the topics and buzz words you find your friends and coworkers using to sound intelligent. Each week Abby and her expert guests will tackle topics we take for granted and help to explain the roots and meanings behind them. This week Andrew Och, the author of "Unusual For Their Time: On The Road With America's First Ladies," joins Abby in the classroom to help with her lesson plan. Andrew discusses the role of the first lady, how this role has evolved since the start of our country, and what these women can teach us about activism, patriotism, and diplomacy. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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