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Who Was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Jan 15, 2023

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This week, the Author of Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America, Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Jelks reveals how MLK's strong Christian faith was the catalyst for his trailblazing role in the Civil Rights Movement. Later, Dr. Jelks shares with Abby how he believes we can honor Dr. King's legacy in our daily lives, not just on MLK day.

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What Is Dry January? Jan 09, 2023

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This week, Life Coach and Recovery mentor, Adam Jablin joins Abbyin the classroom to help explain Dry January.

Adam reflects on why Dry January and the dedication to sobriety is a personal subject to him. He also expresses how partaking in Dry January will have different effects on everyone and is a decision an individual should make on their own to truly benefit. Later, Adam shares with Abby the many health benefits of partaking in this month-long decision to abstain from alcohol.

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What Did I Learn This Year? Jan 02, 2023

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This week, Abby looks back at a few of the year's lessons from Catfishing, Fast Fashion, and Woodstock 1969 to the notorious Watergate scandal, just to name a few. You do not want to miss this year in review!

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A Getting Schooled Holiday Review...What Are The Origins Of Holiday Traditions? Dec 26, 2022

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It’s a Getting Schooled Holiday Encore! Abby revisits a lesson with Anthropologist and Astronomer, Anthony Aveni on 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 became an integral component of Americans’ holiday routine.

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How Is Christmas Celebrated Across The United States? Dec 19, 2022

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This week, Inside Edition National Correspondent and Host of Small Town Christmas on UPTV, Megan Alexander joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the magic of a Small Town Christmas.

Megan reveals the inspiration behind her popular UPTV show and the joy she feels when shedding light on how Christmas is celebrated across the United States. Later, Abby and Megan exchange their own holiday traditions.

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How Does TikTok Pose A Threat To National Security? Dec 12, 2022

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This week, Senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr joins Abby in the classroom to help explain how the social media app, TikTok poses a threat to United States National Security.

Brendan reflects on the evolution of China's AI technology and how it's made TikTok users susceptible to their data being stolen. He also highlights several states that have begun legislation to regulate the app. Later, Abby asks Brendan a question on the threat TikTok poses to those impressionable to misinformation.

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What Is A Patriot Award? Dec 05, 2022

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This week, founders of Metal Art of Wisconsin and designers of the FOX Patriot Award, Shane and Justis Henderson join Abby in the classroom to help explain the delicate process of creating the FOX Nation Patriot Award.

Shane and Justis revel in the joys of being a successful father-son run company, especially with the expansion of their business since being discovered on social media. Later, Abby and the Hendersons’ reflect on the remarkable display of patriotism at the FOX Patriot Awards.

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What Happened To JFK? Nov 28, 2022

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This week, the editor of the JFK Facts blog and author of the forthcoming Scorpions' Dance: The President, the Spymaster, and Watergate Jefferson Morley, joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the life and ultimately, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Jefferson sheds light on the day of President Kennedy's assassination and reflects on the global reactions to the murder of a sitting U.S. President. Later, Abby and Jefferson discuss key takeaways from this fatal failure of presidential security.

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What About Holly? Nov 21, 2022

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This week, FOX News Investigative Reporter Cristina Corbin joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the 1981 double murder mystery of a young couple and the newly unearthed details of this horrific crime 40 years later.

Cristina uncovers how the identities of Harold Dean and Tina Gail Clouse were discovered and the chilling relationship that influenced their relocation from Florida to Texas. Later, Cristina reveals that baby Holly now lives in Oklahoma with her children and has been reunited with her birth family.

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What Is The Role Of A Fighter Pilot? Nov 14, 2022

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This week, retired Navy Captain and the author of Raven One, Kevin Miller joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the role of fighter pilots.

Kevin shares the qualifications of fighter pilots and the inner workings of aircraft carriers. Later, Abby and Kevin discuss the integral contribution of aircraft carriers to the United States in World War II and the honorable service of our men and women in uniform.

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