This was a dream! A long interview with Terry about my book, The Teacher Wars.

In June 2020, Chris and I talked on MSNBC about the challenge of opening schools in the pandemic. On the podcast, we discussed the academic and emotional impact of school closures on kids. I also opened up about my experience being diagnosed with Covid-19 while pregnant.

Meghna Chakrabarti hosted a discussion on my Times investigation of history textbooks in California and Texas, showing how local politics impacts what students learn about race, gender, and more.

A sobering conversation with Michael Barbaro about data showing that two-thirds of American students are not proficient readers, despite decades of disruptive school reform.

It’s always a treat to speak to Brian, this time about my project on American history textbooks.

Mary Harris and I talked about the Los Angeles teacher strike of 2019, and the benefits and challenges of urban charter schools.