The Fight to Reopen Schools in Memphis

The Fight to Reopen Schools in Memphis

Why did schools stay closed for so long in Memphis? And why weren’t parents clamoring for them to reopen? To answer those questions, you have to tell a longer story about the relationship between a majority-Black, Democratically-controlled city and a largely white, Republican-controlled state.

Guest: Laura Faith Kebede, reporter for Chalkbeat Tennessee.

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The GOP Can't Quit "Stop the Steal"

The GOP Can't Quit "Stop the Steal"

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Lessons From Hungary

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Why Trump’s Data Purge is a Digital Book Burning

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Bonus: The Discourse | Why is Elon Musk Cheating at Video Games?

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TBD | Is Elon Musk Unstoppable?

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Guantanamo Bay’s Comeback Is a Warning

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