How a Small Town Became the Center of a National Debate

We're diving deep into the wild world of the Scopes Monkey Trial today. Back in 1925, Dayton, Tennessee, became the epicenter of a major debate when a teacher named John Thomas Scopes was put on trial for teaching evolution. Local leaders pulled this move to challenge a new law and draw attention to their town. Major legal heavyweights like Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan squared off, sparking fiery conversations across the country. Scopes got convicted but his fine was later tossed out on a technicality. Stick around as we unpack the drama and the lasting impact of this groundbreaking trial!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy