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Getting Schooled Podcast

FOX News Podcasts are Getting Schooled. 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.

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Latest Episodes:

What Is The World Series? Nov 07, 2022

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This week, Co-Host of VSiN Big Bets on the Vegas Sports Information Network, Dave Ross joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the World Series.

Dave analyzes how Major League Baseball has recovered since its contentious lockout this past Spring and a similar incident in the franchise that lead to the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. Later, Dave and Abby review the future and influence of fantasy leagues and sports betting.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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A Midterm Election Review...What Is Ranked-Choice Voting? Nov 05, 2022

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This week Abby revisits a conversation with Senior Political Correspondent at Axios and Fox News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar for a lesson plan on ranked-choice voting. They discuss why some states and cities have transitioned to this new form of voting, the impact it has had on candidates and voters, and how it could influence American elections at large.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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What Were The Salem Witch Trials? Oct 31, 2022

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This week, Author and Historian, Marilynne Roach joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the Salem Witch Trials.

Marilynne provides insight into how these trials heightened tension amongst neighbors and transformed the Salem, Massachusetts community’s view of witchcraft for centuries. Later, Marilynne addresses the many misconceptions and myths that were sparked as a result of the Salem Witch trials.

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A Halloween Encore…What Are The Origins Of Halloween? Oct 29, 2022

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This week, Abby revisits a conversation with an American Halloween author whose work has been featured on the History Channel and in National Geographic, Lesley Bannatyne, for a lesson on Halloween.

Lesley discusses the origins of Halloween in Celtic and Christian traditions, how Halloween has evolved through American history and what this holiday can teach us about our modern times.

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What Is Catfishing? Oct 24, 2022

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This week, former National Security Cyber Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice and Partner at BakerHostetler, Ed McAndrew joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the cultural phenomenon, Catfishing.

Ed reveals that catfishing is only illegal when it instigates or inflicts a crime. He also describes tell-tale signs that you've been a victim of catfishing and later shares with Abby the craziest catfishing story he's ever encountered in the courtroom.

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Who Is Kennedy? Oct 17, 2022

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This week, Host of Kennedy on FOX Business and the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy joins Abby in the classroom to explain how she saves the world.

Kennedy reflects on her unique educational journey and how she's proud of her decision to return to school on her own timeline. She also shares an unexpected date she had with McSteamy, aka Eric Dane. Later, Kennedy shares with Abby how she navigates a healthy work-life balance.

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What Is Artificial Intelligence? Oct 10, 2022

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This week, the Senior Fellow of Center Tech Innovation, Darrell West joins 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 AI 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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Who Are The Little Rock Nine? Oct 03, 2022

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This week, the George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, Dr. John Kirk joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the legacy of the Little Rock Nine.

Dr. Kirk reflects on the racial tension in Little Rock, Arkansas that ultimately lead to the temporary closing of the Little Rock community’s public high schools. He also addresses how President Eisenhower had to employ his executive power to protect the Little Rock Nine from torment at the hands of Gov. Orval Faubus (R-AR) and other segregationists. Later, Dr. Kirk shares how the Little Rock Nine’s legacy lives on today.

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What Is The National Opioid Crisis? Sep 26, 2022

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This week, Associate Professor of Addiction and Overdose in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Brendan Saloner joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the national opioid crisis.

Dr. Saloner analyzes how the opioid crisis in the United States evolved to its present detrimental and fatal state. He also reflects on the role of the Department of Drug Enforcement Administration in combating the crisis amidst an influx of drug sales and use. Later, Dr. Saloner offers resources and tips to those seeking recovery or looking to help a loved on to begin their recovery journey.

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What Are Sanctuary Cities? Sep 19, 2022

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This week, Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, Muzaffar Chishti joins Abby in the classroom to help explain sanctuary cities.

Muzaffar walks listeners through the history of sanctuary cities and how they’ve evolved to solely being a safe haven for migrants. He also addresses the role of the 10th Amendment in protecting states from prosecution under federal law and the anonymity of migrants. Later, Muzaffar and Abby reflect on the current state of sanctuary cities as migrants continue to be bused to Washington, D.C, and New York from Texas.

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