Jennifer Berkshire

Will Sommer, a Senior reporter at The Bulwark, dives into the 'Signalgate' scandal, where an accidental leak of sensitive military plans led to a media frenzy and intense backlash from conservative circles. Jennifer Berkshire, co-author of The Education Wars, sheds light on the surprising conservative opposition to school voucher programs, exposing deep rifts within the Republican base. Jacob Silverman, journalist and crypto expert, discusses Trump's dramatic pivot to becoming the 'Crypto President,' launching a $TRUMP memecoin and his connection to the crypto industry.

Jennifer Berkshire, an expert on education privatization and co-host of the podcast Have You Heard?, dives into the contentious world of charter schools. She debunks myths surrounding the effectiveness of charter schools compared to public education, highlighting manipulative narratives from media and advocacy groups. The discussion reveals troubling truths about graduation rates in New Orleans and scrutinizes the role of wealthy benefactors in the evolution of charter schools. Berkshire emphasizes the need for a critical look at these reforms to address social inequality and systemic issues in education.

In this insightful discussion, Jack Schneider, an assistant professor at UMass Lowell, and freelance journalist Jennifer Berkshire reflect on the state of public education after the Trump administration. They dive into the alarming trends of privatization and the influence of figures like Betsy DeVos. The conversation highlights the disconnect between extreme educational policies and mainstream Republican views, underlining the necessity for grassroots activism to defend public schooling amid looming threats from a potential second Trump presidency.