October 1, 2026
When Should Students Use AI? Let Them Design a Game
What if your next assessment asked students to pitch a board game—and explain when they chose to use AI? In this episode, Tricia Friedman explores how game design...
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From Research to Collective Action: Dr. Camille Busette on Healthcare Advocacy
What happens when the cost of healthcare forces someone to delay a doctor's visit, skip a prescription, or take on debt? Tricia Friedman welcomes Dr. Camille Busette, executive...
September 21, 2026
Beyond Screen-Time Bans: Student Safety in the Age of AI
School districts are reaching a turning point in how they manage classroom technology. After years of rapid device adoption and policies that often responded to one risk at...
September 14, 2026
Why the World Has Always Been Weird — and Why That Matters
Uncle John's All-Knowing Bathroom Reader, Curiosity, and the Weirdness of Human History Brian Boone joins the show to talk about why the world has always been weird—not just...
September 7, 2026
From Super Bowl Champion to Literacy Champion | Malcolm Mitchell
What if readers and writers received the same attention, celebration, and investment as star athletes? In this episode, Tricia speaks with Super Bowl champion, children's author, and literacy...
August 31, 2026
Never Underestimate a Young Reader
What do young people understand that adults mistakenly believe they have hidden from them? Award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson returns to the podcast to discuss Ghost in the...
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