Dr. Paul Carrese, Director of the Center for American Civics and Professor at Arizona State University’s (ASU) School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership (SCETL), joins the show by phone to talk about SCETL’s upcoming event Founding Values: George Washington and the Role of the Military in our Democracy, featuring guest speaker LTG (ret.) H. R. McMaster, and his upcoming book Teaching America: Reflective Patriotism in Schools, College, and Culture which will be released on May 21, 2026. Carrese shares his insights on the state of civic education in America. He discusses the importance of reflective patriotism and how it can be fostered in schools, colleges, and culture. The conversation touches on the need for a more nuanced understanding of patriotism, moving beyond the polarized and partisan views often associated with it.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a Texas law requiring the display of the Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments in public classrooms. Seth is puzzled by Producer David Doll’s attire. We're joined by John Dombroski, founder and president of Grand Canyon Planning Associates. The Justice Department Has charged the Southern Poverty Law Center (S.P.L.C.) with a number of federal financial fraud crimes. Listener call-in commentary on Seth’s monologue and the death of musician Dave Mason.

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Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to dissect a recent Washington Post piece “This teaching method, backed by conservatives, is on the rise” featuring liberal criticisms of primary schools teaching in a classical style and the Trump Administration’s support of such educational institutions. They dive into the Post's biases, highlighting the author's misrepresentation of the movement as conservative. Hugh shares his insights on the true nature of classical education, emphasizing its focus on critical thinking, the study of Western civilization, and the importance of understanding the founding documents of the United States. They discuss how this type of education can foster thoughtful citizens and promote a deeper understanding of the world.

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