Freedom to Learn
Season 2 of the Freedom to Learn podcast makes the urgent case for returning education to states, communities, and families. In Washington, President Trump is challenging partisan teacher unions and federal bureaucrats by enacting a new K–12 scholarship tax credit, restructuring the Department of Education, and rooting out civil rights violations in schools. Each week, host Ginny Gentles speaks with policymakers and advocates about bold reforms that improve academic performance and shift power closer to students. Every episode examines what becomes possible when education is freed from union dominance and federal control. Produced by the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC.
Podcasting since 2024 • 43 episodes
Freedom to Learn
Latest Episodes
Brian Jodice on the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, Polling, & Myths
“Americans of all parties and backgrounds overwhelmingly support school choice – and will vote accordingly.” Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children (AFC), joins the podcast to share the polling that back...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:29
Natalya Murakhver on the Truth About School Closures, Its Harm to Students, & Union Responsibility
Natalya Murakhver, the creator of the documentary 15 Days: The Real Story of America's Pandemic School Closures, joins the podcast to discuss the prolonged school closures that harmed a generation of American students. 15 Days...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:11
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner on Federal Waivers, Investing in Literacy, & Rethinking High School
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner joins Freedom to Learn to explain how Indiana’s ambitious education initiatives are boosting reading scores, revolutionizing high school experiences, and expanding education freedom. Secretar...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:10
Matt Frendewey on Reducing Federal Bureaucracy, Freeing Families, & Funding Innovative Options
Matt Frendewey, vice president of strategy at yes. every kid., joins the podcast to discuss the shift from reforming existing systems to empowering families through education freedom. He highlights the inadequacies of the current public school ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:48
Hayley Sanon on Returning Education to the States, Increasing Flexibility, & Expanding Freedom
Hayley Sanon joins the podcast to discuss the Trump administration's vision for returning education to the states. We delve into recent guidance issued by the federal Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), the role of Dear Colleag...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:47