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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 20 MIN

Teachers' Union Head On Education As A Tool Against Fascism

from Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast · host WNYC Studios

Learning institutions, from public schools to universities, have been the site of several political fights in recent times. On Today's Show:Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the author of Why Fascists Fear Teachers: Public Education and the Future of Democracy (Thesis, 2025), talks about her new book and explains why she says education protects democracy.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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