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Nov 2023
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Christian Indoctrination in Homeschoolin...

Matt Bernstein
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The number of kids being homeschooled today is more than double of what it was four years ago, and nobody is making the rules. While the religious right is convinced that political indoctrination is rampant in public schools, we take a look at where teaching is actually flying off the rails.  Huge thanks to Blueland for sponsoring this episode. Get 15% off ... Show More
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