Robert Bortins: Classical Conversations

Bryce Eddy sits down with Robert Bortins, CEO of Classical Conversations, to talk about why parents—not the state—must take full responsibility for their children’s education. They dive into the history of America’s public school system, how it was modeled after Prussia to create obedient citizens, and why “school choice” may actually be a Trojan horse for government control. Robert shares his personal homeschooling journey, why classical education works with how God designed the brain to learn, and why outsourcing education to the state is a dangerous trade-off. They also discuss cultural decline, the attack on objective beauty, and how restoring virtue in the next generation starts at home. Time Markers:0:00 – Intro & Robert’s background in homeschooling4:06 – Why you shouldn’t recreate public school at home8:28 – The origins of the public school system in America9:55 – Why closing the Department of Education isn’t enough12:26 – The hidden dangers of “school choice”15:49 – Real-life examples of government strings attached to funding19:14 – How federal overreach shapes education culture22:17 – The attack on beauty and Western values28:42 – Final thoughts: education as a parental responsibility Ready to JOIN THE FIGHT? Join Bryce’s email list for opportunities to join the discussion, get exclusive interviews, and MUCH MORE: Bryceeddy.com For daily episodes, news, and conservative discussions like this, SUBSCRIBE to The Bryce Eddy Show:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bryce-eddy-show/id1635204267 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebryceeddyshow/ X:https://x.com/Bryceeddy1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.