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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Author Roundup: Al Tobin’s Fictional Take on the Dark, Funny, and Troubling Truth of Schools Today

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Great fiction often exposes the truths that polite society tries to sweep under the rug. Joining us today is Al Tobin, whose background as a journalist shines through the gritty, observational prose of "Kingdom of the Sprayhound Kids." We dissect the deep-seated generational gap in today's classrooms, the psychological defense mechanisms of modern youth, and the struggles of working within a system that often feels destined for failure. Get ready for an unfiltered look at the real-world chaos of public education and the frontlines of campus securityCheck out and grab a copy of the book:https://a.co/d/0iUgi4eE#authorroundup#thebookconnectionThanks for listening! 

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Great fiction often exposes the truths that polite society tries to sweep under the rug. Joining us today is Al Tobin, whose background as a journalist shines through the gritty, observational prose of "Kingdom of the Sprayhound Kids." We dissect the deep-seated generational gap in today's classrooms, the psychological defense mechanisms of modern youth, and the struggles of working within a system that often feels destined for failure. Get ready for an unfiltered look at the real-worl...

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