Ryan Walters

Ryan Walters, former Oklahoma superintendent now leading Teacher Freedom Alliance to organize teachers against big unions. He outlines new support services for teachers leaving unions and talks about coordinating parents, local action, and surprising demand in blue states. The conversation also touches on U.S. options in the Iran conflict and concerns about messaging and national resolve.

Ryan Walters, former Oklahoma superintendent and CEO of the Teacher Freedom Alliance, fights union and publisher influence in schools. He reveals how unions, bureaucrats, and textbook firms shape curriculum. They discuss school secrecy, activist toolkits, weakened standards, declining reading instruction, politicized classrooms, and how to rebuild classical education and mentorship for boys.

Ryan Walters, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, shares his controversial approach to education, including a new ideological 'purity test' for teachers. He criticizes the inclusion of perceived left-wing materials in schools, claiming it hinders education. Walters also defends the emphasis on teaching American exceptionalism and navigating recent political tensions. Two Oklahoma teachers, facing censorship and personal dilemmas, offer contrasting perspectives on adapting to the new standards and the emotional toll it takes on their careers.

Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's conservative State Superintendent, discusses his mandate for teaching the Bible in schools and the potential elimination of the Department of Education. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt shares insights on political dynamics surrounding Matt Gaetz's confirmation. Gavin McInnes reflects on the resurgence of Trump support and the cultural implications. The conversation touches on the recent rise of Bitcoin and the evolving discourse on societal norms, revealing compelling intersections of education, politics, and economics.

Kristen Kobes Du Mez, author of "Jesus and John Wayne," uncovers the intertwining of evangelicalism and politics. Brad Onishi discusses the rise of Christian nationalism alongside Matt Lewis' analysis of the Trump-evangelical dynamic. Andy Kroll exposes the secretive Ziklag network’s political maneuvers. Keri Gaspert-Hogwood examines charismatic religions' influence. Ryan Walters advocates Bible education in schools, and John Malcolm highlights constitutional implications. This engaging discussion reveals how faith shapes politics in America today.