Jesse O’Connell on Fulfilling the Promise of an American Education
Jesse O'Connell joins "The Tent" to discuss affirmative action, the Supreme Court arguments on student debt relief, and MAGA extremist attacks on school curricula.
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Jesse O’Connell, senior vice president of Education at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the podcast to talk about oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court on President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan; threats to affirmative action; and MAGA extremist attacks on school curricula. Colin and lead producer Erin Phillips also discuss revelations about Fox News’ role in propagating election denialism and the radical agenda of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
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