Episodes

  • 71 Will They Or Won't They? Waiting On A 2024 Budget

    71 Will They Or Won't They? Waiting On A 2024 Budget
    Jul 29 2024
    Renee and Susan discuss two of the most pressing budget items waiting on approval. While there was a little put forth for child care after the recording, the lack of a long term plan remains. https://www.wral.com/story/nc-lawmakers-rushed-dozens-of-bills-over-the-finish-line-what-s-next-for-the-high-profile-efforts-that-failed/21501173/ https://www.wral.com/story/nc-house-lawmakers-pass-67m-in-stopgap-funding-to-stave-off-child-care-cliff/21499071/
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    17 mins
  • 70 The Eggs Are Not the Issue

    70 The Eggs Are Not the Issue
    Jul 8 2024

    Susan and Renee talk about non-profits and the press handling of extremists.

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    29 mins
  • 69 That's So 2021

    69 That's So 2021
    Jun 24 2024

    Renee and Susan revisit the ongoing efforts to ban books in school and local libraries.
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    22 mins
  • 68 Representation Matters

    68 Representation Matters
    Jun 10 2024

    Susan and Renee discuss how meaningful and important it is when all different kinds of people are involved in advocacy and leadership.

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    24 mins
  • 67 The Futurama's Last Stand?

    67 The Futurama's Last Stand?
    May 13 2024
    Renee and Susan discuss the final report of this year's Futurama Committee (spoiler alert: there's a lot of "we should think about" and almost no "we should do" in the report). Show notes: Committee report: 86920 (ncleg.gov)
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    23 mins
  • 66 Behind the Potted Plant: Advocating while Autistic

    66 Behind the Potted Plant: Advocating while Autistic
    Apr 29 2024
    Helpful tips for neurodivergent advocates. Susan talks about her personal experiences as a neurodivergent person in education advocacy and together, Renee and Susan talk about how everyone can do something in the work. Resources: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S5eipnnnSSIHGbUvdTEFqIrWiETFdD_o/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111501771460639390946&rtpof=true&sd=true
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    22 mins
  • 65 A Field Guide to Misinformation: Know Your Tropes.

    65 A Field Guide to Misinformation: Know Your Tropes.
    Apr 22 2024

    Susan and Renee discuss common tropes used around public education.
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    30 mins
  • 64 Michele, Oh Hell.

    64 Michele, Oh Hell.
    Apr 1 2024

    Susan and Renee sound the alarm (again) over Michele Morrow, the extremist running for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction.

    Show notes: https://saynotoextremistso.wixsite.com/my-site-1
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    21 mins