When a Book and Religion Becomes a Debate: Who Decides What Students Should Read?

Texas has approved a new K–12 English curriculum that includes Bible stories alongside classic literature, reigniting a nationwide conversation about education, history, religion, and public schools. In this episode of Talkaholism, we explore the different perspectives surrounding the decision without taking sides. Is teaching the Bible as literature an important part of understanding history and culture? Or does it blur the line between education and religious instruction? And who ultimately decides which stories every generation should learn? This isn't just a conversation about one curriculum. It's a conversation about how societies choose the stories that shape future generations.