Getting Schooled Podcast

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Who Was Yogi Berra? May 14, 2023

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Take me out to the ball game!

Sports journalist, Lindsay Berra joins Abby for a lesson about the life and legacy of the iconic Yankees player and her grandfather, Yogi Berra.

Lindsay shares memories of growing up with her Grandpa Yogi and discusses details about his service in the Navy during WWII. She also provides stories from his exceptional baseball career and the legacy of humility he leaves behind. Later, Lindsay discusses what it was like to create the new documentary on her grandfather’s legacy, It Ain't Over, and what it meant for her to honor her grandfather's life.

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What Is A Coronation? May 06, 2023

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This week’s lesson is about King Charles III's coronation!

Co-host of TMZ’s Spilling The Royal Tea Podcast, Sean Mandell joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson about the purpose of a coronation.

Sean looks back at some of the British royal family's past coronations and explains what viewers can expect from King Charles III's crowning. Later, he shares some of the drama surrounding the coronation, and what the role of the monarchy looks like in the United Kingdom today.

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What Is The Debt Limit? Apr 30, 2023

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This week’s lesson is on the economy!

Director of Economic Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, Shai Akabas joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the debt limit.

Shai dives into the history behind the federal debt limit to explain why it was enacted, and how it's evolved throughout the years. Later, he discusses the politics behind the economic health of the country, and what taxpayers can expect as the default deadline approaches.

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What Is Genetic Genealogy? Apr 23, 2023

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How does genetic genealogy aid criminal investigations? Genetic genealogist, CeCe Moore joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on genetic genealogy.

CeCe dissects how autosomal DNA has been used to aid criminal investigations, citing the November 2022 Idaho murders investigation. Later, CeCe reveals the limitations to genetic genealogy in criminal and familial research, while also highlighting how the science has evolved throughout the years.

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A Getting Schooled Review Lesson…What Is Artificial Intelligence? Apr 22, 2023

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What is the future of A.I.? Abby looks back at a conversation with the Senior Fellow of Center Tech Innovation, Darrell West Abby in the classroom to help explain Artificial Intelligence.

Darrell examines the origins of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the pros and cons of this technology. He also answers a question on the possibility of A.I. technologies developing morals and empathy as science advances. Later, Darrell reveals to Abby examples of artificial intelligence that we may not always recognize.

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What Is The One-China Policy? Apr 16, 2023

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Why do the United States and China care so much about Taiwan? Former faculty fellow in National Security at the United States Department of Defense, Dr. Michael Beckley answers this as he joins Abby for a lesson on the One-China policy.

Dr. Beckley illustrates a timeline of the United States' conditional yet tumultuous relationship with China. He also reveals the reason why the United States has a commitment to militarily support Taiwan in times of crisis. Later, Dr. Beckley provides insight into the future of the One-China policy.

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What Is Impostor Syndrome? Apr 09, 2023

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This week, Co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute, Dr. Valerie Young joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on Impostor Syndrome.

Dr. Valerie provides insight on how to identify if you're experiencing symptoms of impostor syndrome. She also examines the difference between "humble realists" and impostors and why people often conflate the two. Later, Dr. Valerie and Abby discuss the origins of impostor syndrome and the various types of "impostors."

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What Are The Love Stories of The Bible? Apr 02, 2023

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This week, the Anchor of FOX News Sunday and Host of Livin The Bream podcast, Shannon Bream joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the love stories of the Bible.

Shannon reveals the inspiration behind her latest book The Love Stories of The Bible Speak and why she chose to highlight not only romantic love stories but platonic and familial love stories as well. She also provides insight from her theological studying of the Bible on what these biblical stories teach us about God’s influence over our relationships. Later, Shannon shares with Abby her favorite love stories from the book.

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Who Were The Women Of The Civil War? Mar 26, 2023

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This week, FOX Business Anchor and Host of The Fearless and Proud Podcast, Gerri Willis joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on women of the Civil War.

Gerri shares the inspiring stories of several women who were undercover soldiers, spies, and military recruiters during the Civil War and how they managed to serve their country, often without sparking suspicion. She also emphasizes how imperative it is to share and spotlight the stories of these iconic women to showcase how they’ve inspired generations of women.

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How Do Banks Fail? Mar 19, 2023

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This week, Senior Writer for The Wall Street Journal, Jon Hilsenrath joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on how banks fail.

Jon explains the red flags that alert to the possibility of bank failures and the relationship between the FDIC and the banking industry. Later, Jon emphasizes the negative impact of societal panic during the beginning stages of financial crises.

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