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Analyzing School Choice Programs May 25, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks with Marty Lueken, Director of Fiscal Policy and Analysis for EdChoice. Lueken shares EdChoice's recent report, which analyzed much of the existing research on school choice programs nationwide.

Redeeming "Impossible" Marriages May 18, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Leila Miller to discuss her newest book, "Impossible" Marriages Redeemed: They Didn't End the Story in the Middle. Miller shares how so many married couples have weathering storms that may seem insurmountable to most, and what advice she can give for couples who may be struggling in their own marriages.

A Congressman's Take on COVID-19 May 11, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks to Congressman Greg Murphy, who represents NC's 3rd Congressional District, about his take on the COVID-19 pandemic and our federal and state response to this crisis. Congressman Murphy draws from his expertise as a certified physician, and as a former member of the NC House of Representatives for four years.

The Silver Lining of Working from Home May 04, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks to Dr. Angela Rachidi about her recent essay, "A Future of Work that Complements Family Life." Dr. Rachidi explains how one silver lining of current COVID-19 pandemic is employers and employees discovering that working from home can be successful, and can lead to closer relationships for employees with their families.

Idaho's Fight For Women Apr 27, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs is joined by Blaine Conzatti from Family Policy Alliance of Idaho. Conzatti discusses two crucial laws his organization helped pass in Idaho to defend Title IX and the rights of women and girls in education, sports, and much more, and how other states can follow suite.

Virtual Protection Amidst Virtual Connection Apr 20, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks to Jake Roberson from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation about how families and individuals can stay safe and protected while online during this pandemic.

Political and Lonely Apr 13, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Dr. Ryan Streeter of the American Enterprise Institute to discuss his recent article, "The Lonely (Political) Crowd." Dr. Streeter discusses the connection between political involvement and loneliness, and how we can counter loneliness in our current politically-charged society.

Discernment in the Age of Instant News Apr 06, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks to Pastor Joe Carter about his recent article "How to read the news with discernment." Carter gives tips for navigating the often confusing and misleading world of instant news and, occasionally, "fake news."

Detangling the Porn Industry's Dark Web Mar 30, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Haley McNamara of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation to discuss the far-reaching web of the pornography industry. McNamara exposes the numerous businesses and companies that are benefiting from the porn industry, and shares how the National Center on Sexual Exploitation has been fighting this toxic industry.

Spiritual But Not Religious? Mar 23, 2020

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks to Father John Bartunek about his new book, Spiritual but not Religious: The Search for Meaning in a Material World. Bartunek discusses the disconnect we are seeing between "religious" and "spiritual," and how we can bridge this divide to achieve a fully rounded faith that is both spiritual and religious

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