Much of the failure of American schools is due to the adherence to a flawed system of teaching students how to read. Homeschoolers often don‘t seem to have that problem, and there is a good reason why.
The Biden administration, and the political establishment more broadly, is scrambling to ram through policies that a majority of voters just voted against. Their actions expose that their supposed commitment to democracy is a lie.
Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from Bitwise's filing for a Doge ETF to staff changes at the CFTC.
"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Bitwise has officially submitted a registration filing for a dogecoin ETF. Plus, House Democrats are skeptical of Trump's crypto business moves and CFTC undergoes major staff changes.
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Intrigue and betrayal in the German Green Party, Europe reacts to Trump, and President Erdogan’s delicate balancing act.
Later in the show: a personal story of survival and friendship - 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz.
Finding empowerment and hope in the ranks of a UK climate choir, and what an epiphany: Serbian men in Speedos take the plunge. All will be explained - we promise!
Ravi sits down with Brandon Brown, CEO of The Mind Trust, to explore the groundbreaking education reforms that have elevated Indianapolis into a national example of excellence in public education. From charter schools to innovative community-driven models, Brandon shares how educators and advocates have harnessed the three pillars of success—autonomy, accountability, and leadership—to build a sustainable, bipartisan coalition in support of transformative change. Ravi and Brandon then delve into the evolving political landscape and emerging forms of school choice, unpacking how these forces will shape the future of education. Finally, they turn to the future and discuss what true innovation in education means in 2025 and how it can redefine opportunities for students nationwide.
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The shocked impotence with which liberals and Democrats have greeted the aggressive Trump moves on immigration is the key subject of today's discussion, along with efforts in the Senate to delay, pointlessly, Trump's cabinet nominees. Give a listen.
Nigeria's telecoms regulator has approved a tariff hike by operators-customers are groaning.
A year after ground-breaking malaria vaccination campaigns were launched in Africa-we assess the progress.
And why is Benin granting citizenship to descendants of the victims of the transatlantic slave trade?
Presenter: Charles Gitonga
Producers: Blessing Aderogba. Yvette Twagiramariya and Blessing Hassan
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Before taking office this week, President Donald Trump promised swift and decisive actions to get his agenda moving. In addition to major reforms for immigration and pardons for participants in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol, he also signaled policy directions that affect Native Americans. Among them are proposed cuts to Medicaid, changes that affect Native foster care, and reductions in protected lands. He also eliminated federal government diversity programs and took steps to reverse the decision to name North America’s highest peak that refers to the traditional Koyukon Athabascan word. We’ll take stock of some of Trump’s immediate priorities.
Firefighters are battling a new Los Angeles wildfire. President Trump has ordered troops to the southern border. Nashville police are investigating a deadly school shooting. CBS's Steve Kathan has these stories and much more in today's World News Roundup.