Dan Mach

Dan Mach, Director of the ACLU’s Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief, dives deep into the legacy of the Scopes Trial. He discusses its lasting impact on the tension between science and religion in education. The conversation highlights modern battles over teaching evolution and the complexities surrounding religious charter schools. Topics also include the recent move to establish a Catholic public school in Oklahoma and its implications for taxpayer funding. Mach emphasizes the importance of understanding these debates in today's cultural landscape.