This week, the Author of Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America, Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the incomparable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Jelks reveals how MLK's strong Christian faith was the catalyst for his trailblazing role in the Civil Rights Movement. Later, Dr. Jelks shares with Abby how he believes we can honor Dr. King's legacy in our daily lives, not just on MLK day. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornac...
Jan 15, 2023•40 min
This week, Life Coach and Recovery mentor, Adam Jablin joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Dry January. Adam reflects on why Dry January and the dedication to sobriety is a personal subject to him. He also expresses how partaking in Dry January will have different effects on everyone and is a decision an individual should make on their own to truly benefit. Later, Adam shares with Abby the many health benefits of partaking in this month-long decision to abstain from alcohol. Keep up with...
Jan 09, 2023•35 min
This week, Abby looks back at a few of the year's lessons from Catfishing, Fast Fashion, and Woodstock 1969 to the notorious Watergate scandal, just to name a few. You do not want to miss this year in review! Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2023•36 min
It’s a Getting Schooled Holiday Encore! Abby revisits a lesson with Anthropologist and Astronomer, Anthony Aveni on the origins of mainstream holiday traditions. Anthony explains the historical, religious, and cultural influence on some universal holiday traditions, and they also discuss how these traditions became an integral component of Americans’ holiday routine. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2022•34 min
This week, Inside Edition National Correspondent and Host of Small Town Christmas on UPTV, Megan Alexander joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the magic of a Small Town Christmas. Megan reveals the inspiration behind her popular UPTV show and the joy she feels when shedding light on how Christmas is celebrated across the United States. Later, Abby and Megan exchange their own holiday traditions. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min
This week, Senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr joins Abby in the classroom to help explain how the social media app, TikTok poses a threat to United States National Security. Brendan reflects on the evolution of China's AI technology and how it's made TikTok users susceptible to their data being stolen. He also highlights several states that have begun legislation to regulate the app. Later, Abby asks Brendan a question on the threat TikTok poses to those imp...
Dec 12, 2022•36 min
This week, founders of Metal Art of Wisconsin and designers of the FOX Patriot Award, Shane and Justis Henderson join Abby in the classroom to help explain the delicate process of creating the FOX Nation Patriot Award. Shane and Justis revel in the joys of being a successful father-son run company, especially with the expansion of their business since being discovered on social media. Later, Abby and the Hendersons’ reflect on the remarkable display of patriotism at the FOX Patriot Awards. Keep ...
Dec 05, 2022•16 min
This week, the editor of the JFK Facts blog and author of the forthcoming Scorpions' Dance: The President, the Spymaster, and Watergate Jefferson Morley, joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the life and ultimately, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Jefferson sheds light on the day of President Kennedy's assassination and reflects on the global reactions to the murder of a sitting U.S. President. Later, Abby and Jefferson discuss key takeaways from this fatal failure...
Nov 28, 2022•46 min
This week, FOX News Investigative Reporter Cristina Corbin joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the 1981 double murder mystery of a young couple and the newly unearthed details of this horrific crime 40 years later. Cristina uncovers how the identities of Harold Dean and Tina Gail Clouse were discovered and the chilling relationship that influenced their relocation from Florida to Texas. Later, Cristina reveals that baby Holly now lives in Oklahoma with her children and has been reunited ...
Nov 21, 2022•46 min
This week, retired Navy Captain and the author of Raven One, Kevin Miller joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the role of fighter pilots. Kevin shares the qualifications of fighter pilots and the inner workings of aircraft carriers. Later, Abby and Kevin discuss the integral contribution of aircraft carriers to the United States in World War II and the honorable service of our men and women in uniform. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choic...
Nov 14, 2022•35 min
This week, Co-Host of VSiN Big Bets on the Vegas Sports Information Network, Dave Ross joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the World Series. Dave analyzes how Major League Baseball has recovered since its contentious lockout this past Spring and a similar incident in the franchise that lead to the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. Later, Dave and Abby review the future and influence of fantasy leagues and sports betting. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn ...
Nov 07, 2022•53 min
This week Abby revisits a conversation with Senior Political Correspondent at Axios and Fox News Radio Political Analyst, Josh Kraushaar for a lesson plan on ranked-choice voting. They discuss why some states and cities have transitioned to this new form of voting, the impact it has had on candidates and voters, and how it could influence American elections at large. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2022•21 min
This week, Author and Historian, Marilynne Roach joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the Salem Witch Trials. Marilynne provides insight into how these trials heightened tension amongst neighbors and transformed the Salem, Massachusetts community’s view of witchcraft for centuries. Later, Marilynne addresses the many misconceptions and myths that were sparked as a result of the Salem Witch trials. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Oct 31, 2022•46 min
This week, Abby revisits a conversation with an American Halloween author whose work has been featured on the History Channel and in National Geographic, Lesley Bannatyne, for a lesson on Halloween. Lesley discusses the origins of Halloween in Celtic and Christian traditions, how Halloween has evolved through American history and what this holiday can teach us about our modern times. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
Oct 29, 2022•23 min
This week, former National Security Cyber Specialist at the U.S. Department of Justice and Partner at BakerHostetler, Ed McAndrew joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the cultural phenomenon, Catfishing. Ed reveals that catfishing is only illegal when it instigates or inflicts a crime. He also describes tell-tale signs that you've been a victim of catfishing and later shares with Abby the craziest catfishing story he's ever encountered in the courtroom. Keep up with Abby after class on Tw...
Oct 24, 2022•31 min
This week, Host of Kennedy on FOX Business and the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy joins Abby in the classroom to explain how she saves the world. Kennedy reflects on her unique educational journey and how she's proud of her decision to return to school on her own timeline. She also shares an unexpected date she had with McSteamy, aka Eric Dane. Later, Kennedy shares with Abby how she navigates a healthy work-life balance. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn mo...
Oct 17, 2022•31 min
This week, the Senior Fellow of Center Tech Innovation, Darrell West joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Artificial Intelligence. Darrell examines the origins of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the pros and cons of this technology. He also answers a question on the possibility of AI technologies developing morals and empathy as science advances. Later, Darrell reveals to Abby examples of artificial intelligence that we may not always recognize. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitte...
Oct 10, 2022•28 min
This week, the George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, Dr. John Kirk joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the legacy of the Little Rock Nine. Dr. Kirk reflects on the racial tension in Little Rock, Arkansas that ultimately lead to the temporary closing of the Little Rock community’s public high schools. He also addresses how President Eisenhower had to employ his executive power to protect the Little Rock Nine from torment at the hands ...
Oct 03, 2022•35 min
This week, Associate Professor of Addiction and Overdose in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Brendan Saloner joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the national opioid crisis. Dr. Saloner analyzes how the opioid crisis in the United States evolved to its present detrimental and fatal state. He also reflects on the role of the Department of Drug Enforcement Administration in combating the crisis amidst an influx of drug sales and use. Later, Dr....
Sep 26, 2022•27 min
This week, Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, Muzaffar Chishti joins Abby in the classroom to help explain sanctuary cities. Muzaffar walks listeners through the history of sanctuary cities and how they’ve evolved to solely being a safe haven for migrants. He also addresses the role of the 10th Amendment in protecting states from prosecution under federal law and the anonymity of migrants. Later, Muzaffar and Abby reflect on the current state of sanctuary cities as migrants continu...
Sep 19, 2022•35 min
This week, Abby revisits a lesson on the evolution of "fast fashion," with CEO and Founder of Remake, Ayesha Barenblat. Ayesha breaks down the origins and future of both fast fashion and sustainable fashion, globally. Later Abby and Ayesha discuss the difference in the impact of fast fashion and sustainable fashion on the economy and environment. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17, 2022•31 min
This week, Historian and Professor of History at the University of Central Florida, Luis Martinez-Fernandez joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Hispanic Heritage Month. Professor Martinez-Fernandez emphasizes how this is a celebration of rich diversity and culture and that this month-long holiday should not be reduced to food and sombreros. He also reflects on the political correctness that has encapsulated the community, as people pivot from identifying as Latino/Latina to Latinx. Later...
Sep 12, 2022•37 min
This week, U.S. Department of Labor Director of the Office of Labor-Management Standards, Jeff Freund joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the origins of Labor Day. Jeff reveals the holiday was sparked as a way to acknowledge the dedication of service workers despite horrific labor conditions and emphasizes the importance of unions to ensure the maintenance of workers' quality of life. Later, he shares with Abby how celebrations for the holiday have evolved. Keep up with Abby after class ...
Sep 05, 2022•26 min
This week, former United States Army Four-Star General, General David Perkins joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the war in Afghanistan. General Perkins reflects on how the terrorist attacks on 9/11 were the leading catalyst for the war in Afghanistan, and how the threat of the Taliban prevails to this day. He also addresses the impact of the assassination of Osama Bin Laden on the war. Later, General Perkins reflects on this past year in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. Keep ...
Aug 29, 2022•39 min
This week Abby takes the class on a field trip into outer space for a lesson on her new FOX Nation series Alien Abductions w/ Abby Hornacek. Abby shares snippets of her conversations with people who believe they've had life-changing extraterrestrial encounters and that the CIA has concealed confirming evidence of this global mystery. Later, Abby reflects on three stories from her intergalactic travels that are out of this world. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abbyhornacek Learn more ...
Aug 22, 2022•11 min
This week, University of Central Florida Associate Professor of Music, George Weremchuk joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Woodstock 1969. George shares what sparked the inspiration behind this iconic festival in Bethel, New York. He also elaborates on the chaos that ensued throughout the festival's 3-day run, leaving attendees and the world mystified. Later, George argues that although many festivals in recent decades have captivated culture globally, no festival will surpass the legac...
Aug 15, 2022•31 min
This week, Florida State University Associate Professor of Sociology and Author of Tainted Tap, Dr. Katrinell Davis joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis. Dr. Davis explains the key indicators that alerted Michigan officials and Flint residents that their water had been contaminated. She also explains the role of FEMA and the EPA in the handling of this humanitarian crisis. Later, Dr. Davis reflects on the efforts to evolve this situation from crisis to rec...
Aug 08, 2022•32 min
This week, Senior redistricting and voting counsel for the Brennan Center's Democracy Program, Michael Li joins Abby to help explain the redistricting process. Michael explains the origins of redistricting and how the political party that is in power has the discretion to redraw political maps. Later, he discusses why redistricting matters increasingly to voters and how it could potentially slip into gerrymandering. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abbyhornacek Learn more about your ad...
Aug 01, 2022•29 min
This week, Professor and Chair of the Communication Studies Division at American University School of Communication, Dr. Aram Sinnreich, joins Abby in the classroom to weigh in on an issue that quite literally took the internet by storm--net neutrality. Dr. Sinnreich discusses the status of net neutrality in 2022 and the basic arguments for and against implementing net neutrality policies. Later, he shares his thoughts on how the U.S. can maintain a free and open internet, and what users should ...
Jul 25, 2022•33 min
This week, Abby revisits a lesson with the host of the Kim Komando Show, Kim Komando on targeted ads. Kim explains how targeted ads became such a huge part of social media feeds, why they are so specific to each consumer, and who these ads are ultimately benefitting. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abby.hornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 23, 2022•34 min
