Old School, New School, Next School with Dom Giordano

Opportunity Knocks Scholarships are discussed with guests Caroline Allen, Director of The Yass Prize and Pastor Joshua Robertson, founder of Black Pastors United for Education. More information at www.okphilly.org

Dom discusses the Opportunity Knocks Scholarship program and why the school choice movement needs to have a higher profile in the upcoming midterm elections.

Jorge Elorza, school choice proponent and CEO of Democrats for Eduction Reform joins Dom. He takes us inside the Democrat political mindset on school choice opposition.

Learn more about how school choice benefits young students, and why Dom says, "keeping kids in underperforming schools is NOT the American Way."

Businessman and philanthropist Jeff Yass details his plans to fund scholarships for 500 Philadelphia school children to attend private schools. Also, NY Democrat Mayor Kathy Hochul is the latest governor to accept the school choice money from the President's OBBB.

Learn about the outrageous conditions at one Philadelphia elementary school. Guest Guy Ciarrocchi serves up the details and discusses more reasons to support school choice.

Children in poor neighborhoods often attend substandard pubic schools, and may benefit the most from school choice. Why do so many politicians across the nation oppose it?

Dom talks with House Speaker Mike Johnson as part of this week's round-up stories from Pennsylvania, Colorado, lowa, Texas and Arizona on the school choice battle, a key component of making America smart again.

School districts across the country are touting increased graduation rates but still low reading and math proficiency. In Pennsylvania, they are having students watch things like a film on ladder safety to get a credential as evidence to why they should get their diploma. Yes, ladder safety.

Dom shares some mind numbing facts about people and organizations seemingly working against Making America Smart Again. He also updates the growth of the school choice movement around the nation.

What can the woman who lead the political campaign to restore Algebra in the San Francisco Public Schools teach us about making America smart again?

If a foreign army invaded America and tried to make American kids dumb, they couldn't do a better job than the teachers' unions and cowardly administrators. Wait until you hear what they did this week in Pittsburg, Boston and Portland.

Michael Harrison joins this week's podcast. Michael is the publisher and editor of TALKERS magazine and member of the group Gunhill Road, creators and performers of the song "ldiots." They discuss the epidemic of "the dumbing down of America."

Gen Z is the first generation to be dumber than the last one. Neuroscientist Dr. James Horvath joins to explain why. Also, 3 Democrat governors are reconsidering their rejection of federal money for school choice.

Dom discusses an outrageously wasteful school spending example. In Chicago, one school is squandering over 93k per student per year, while resulting in a 0% math proficiency rate for students. How can this happen?

Dom discusses the coming wealth transfer, where Democrat Governors allow federal school choice tax dollars to flow to states lead by Republicans.

Dom presents another in-depth look at ways to advance school choice. He is joined by PA State Senate President Pro Tempore, Kim Ward (R-39).

Today's focus is on Colorado's Democrat Governor, Jared Polis. His decision to accept federal finding to support school choice is is a rare one for a Democrat. Dom welcomes Kim Monson, independent broadcaster from Denver for inside look.

The state by state count for accepting federal money for school choice continues. Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children, checks in with Dom for an update.

Dom celebrates School Choice Week and is joined by Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) for an update on the school choice movement in PA and nationwide.

Recorded on the week when the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King is noted, Dom discusses why school choice is the civil rights issue of our time.

Dom welcomes Chicago talk radio host, Shaun Thompson to the podcast. Shaun shares details of school choice efforts, and the politicians who oppose it, in Chicago, the nations 4th largest public school system.

Rev. Joshua Robertson, CEO of Black Pastors United for Education joins Dom. With the PA Governor's race looming, they discuss the potential for additional school choice opportunities in the Commonwealth.

Hear the real-life frustrations of an 8th grade teacher posting on social media about her struggle with students' inability and unwillingness to listen to, and understand, basic classroom assignments.

Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children and author of "The Parent Revolution," looks back at advancements made by the school choice movement during 2025.

Candidate for PA Governor, Stacy Garrity, joins Dom to discuss why current PA Governor Josh Shapiro is still unwilling commit to taking federal dollars to bolster school choice in PA.

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) joins the podcast to discuss his staunch philosophical and political support for school choice in Pennsylvania.

Dom discusses what he calls "the public school mentality" and some of this year's anti-school choice villains.

Ted Jenkin, serial entrepreneur, author and columnist for Fox News, joins Dom to discuss the recent fascination with socialism among young people and why school choice epitomizes the importance of capitalism.

Dom discusses the need to accelerate student learning and defines what it means to "Make America Educated Again" in the post-covid era.

Corey DeAngles, Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project, returns to the podcast. Dom and Corey discuss the political power of the national teachers unions and viable alternatives.

Dom discusses the outcome of this weeks elections and how the results may impact the school choice movement.

Michael Geer, President and CEO of the PA Family Institute is Dom's guest. The group's mission is to strengthen families by restoring foundational values, which include the promotion of school choice.

Jack Posobiec is a conservative media personality and host of the "Human Events Daily" podcast. It's a wide ranging conversation with a focus on Jack's advocacy for school choice and the political candidates who support it.

Dom discusses how cyber charter schools offer safety to school-aged students in high-crime neighborhoods. Dom also details a list of bad arguments against charter schools and much more.

Dom welcomes Guy Ciarrocchi, Senior Fellow at the Commonwealth Foundation and writer for "Broad + Liberty" and "RealClear Pennsylvania." Today's focus is on cyber charter schools in PA and the politicians who are working against them.

Dom discusses four upcoming political races that have the potential to impact the advancement of the school choice movement.

Dom welcomes Dawn Fantasia, member of the NJ Assembly (24th Dist). She is a former teacher and school administrator, now also working for a network of charter schools in NJ.

Dom speaks with Matt Brouillette, Founder, President and CEO of Commonwealth Partners Chamber of Entrepreneurs, Inc. They discuss his work in supporting and promoting school choice and also delve into why PA Governor Josh Shapiro is not supporting efforts to allow the Commonwealth of PA to opt into the Federal School Choice program.

Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children. Dom and Tommy discuss his organization's active role in the advancements being made by the school choice movement.

Dom hosts his back-to-school edition of the podcast. He discusses why interest in the school choice movement continues its steady growth as this new school year begins.

Parental rights are limited when school choice is not an option. Today, Dom is joined by journalist Asra Nomani and Fairfax County, Virginia, teacher Zenaida Perez. They discuss the controversy surrounding a school social worker's alleged failure to get parental consent for a minor's abortion.

Dom is joined by Jorge Elorza, former mayor of Providence, RI, and current CEO of Democrats For Education Reform. They discuss his efforts to promote school choice and excellence in education through reforms on the national level that can be embraced by Democrats as well as Republicans.

Today Dom reviews the first ten episodes of his new podcast. He reflects on the school choice advocacy experiences of past guests and discusses his motivation in supporting this important issue.

Guest: Peter Murphy, Vice President and Senior Advisor at Invest In Education Foundation. Subjects: Peter's Congressional lobbying efforts and support for K-12 scholarship tax credits.

Guest: Pastor Bob Oliver of New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, member of Black Pastors Union for Education. Subject: The success of Pastor Oliver's cyber charter school in Philadelphia. Subject: Black Pastor Union’s Views and Doings regarding School Choice.

Guest: Corey DeAngles, Senior Fellow at the American Culture Project. Subject: Due to his strong advocacy, DeAngles is known as "the school choice evangelist."

Guest: Ryan Walters, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Oklahoma. Subject: The recent passage of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and its impact on school choice.

Guest: Rev. Joshua Robertson, CEO and Founder of Black Pastors United for Education. Subjects: The organization supports educating children in non-traditional learning spaces.

Guest: Rich Valdes, host, “America at Night” Subjects: The charter school that he founded and still helps to direct. School choice and Jersey's governor's race and its inclusion in the Big Beautiful Bill.