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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.