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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2020 · 1H 17M

Episode 8: The Imaginary "Radical Left" American Educator

from In the Context of Empire · host Jonathan Lancaster and Matthew McKenna

This episode continues the discussion of not just the problematic nature  but incredible stupidity  of Trump's proposal for "Patriotic Education." The hosts discuss Jon's newest article at In the Context of Empire, wherein he narrows in on Trump's claim that the "Radical Left" is indoctrinating American students. Discussed in this Episode: - Why Trump's belief in a "radical left" education system that indoctrinates children is incorrect from every measurable criterion - How the conception of "radical" is extremely subjective and often changes - How Trump plays into a long ugly history of American anti leftism Our Work:  Check out Jon's corresponding article: Schooling Trump on “Radical Left” Educators Read our "In the Context of Empire" blog with corresponding and expanded posts related to this content! Social Media: Twitter- @Mattylongruns.

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