Mike Hixenbaugh

Elle Reeve, a CNN correspondent and author of "Black Pill," and Mike Hixenbaugh, a senior NBC News reporter and author of "They Came for the Schools," dive into the alarming rise of far-right movements in America. They discuss how suburban moms have propelled anti-DEI activism in schools, paralleling the alt-right's fervor. The conversation explores radicalization through online communities, the influence of fear-driven narratives, and the troubling intersections of ideology, race, and education that shape America's current cultural wars.

Author Mike Hixenbaugh discusses the history of Southlake, revealing conflicts over diversity, equity, and inclusion. The podcast explores the impact of exclusionary zoning policies, challenges of school desegregation, rise of private Christian schools, and confronting racism in a community.

Mike Hixenbaugh, an NBC News reporter known for his investigation into a Texas medical school leasing body parts, discusses alarming military escalations between Israel and Hezbollah. He delves into the troubling ethics of using unclaimed corpses for medical training without family consent. The conversation also touches on the implications of these actions and the impact they have on vulnerable families, shining a light on systemic failures in communication surrounding body donation practices.

NBC Investigative reporter Mike Hixenbaugh discusses racial and identity issues in US school districts with Chalkbeat editor Cara Fitzpatrick. They explore the impact of national politics on a community in Southlake, Texas, misconceptions about critical race theory, challenges of contentious topics in education, conservative opposition to LGBTQ rights, and the impact of school choice debates on communities.

Mike Hixenbaugh, Senior Investigative Reporter for NBC News, discusses the tensions in an affluent Dallas suburb's school board battle, mirroring national politics. Topics include racial incidents at school, confronting discrimination, partisan politics, CRT debate, and controversies in the community over diversity and inclusion.