Summer Madness

School is back, summer is winding down… or is it? This week on Up in the Mix, the boys debate when summer actually ends in Reno and whether the more iconic young-adult experience is a huge house party or a long night of bar hopping with friends. They also get into the latest sports and news stories, including the Lakers’ latest sale, FIFA and private equity, the continuing Kawhi Leonard/Clippers drama, and questions surrounding Trumpito's health. For the Deep Dive, they take a look at the decline of literacy in America. Why are both adult and student literacy rates falling? We talk about changes in education policy, the reading instruction controversy highlighted in Sold a Story, the effects of phones and short-form media, and what AI could mean for the future of reading and writing. Plus: The Pitt, Spider-Man, relegation in American sports, X-Men vs. Avengers, and a Final Word on climate change, hotter summers, and why climate policy matters. Lastly, Shaughn unveils his plan to fix College Football. Another week, another mix. 🎙️