In which Dan chats with Jesse Hagopian about the urgent need to teach truthful history in America's classrooms. Jesse is the author of the excellent book Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education and he's an eloquent speaker on the need to push back against right-wing whitewashing. Jesse and Dan talk about the return of colorblindness, the gentrification of history, and why grassroots action is the only way out.
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If you're in or near Los Angeles this summer, check out Learning Adventures Workshop with Dr. Gary Stager on June 30.
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Mentioned in the episode:
Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education by Jesse Hagopian
"Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election 'discrepancies'", NPR, May 14, 2025
Zinn Education Project -- lots of incredible resources and lessons for teaching truth
Music: "Sunflower" by Soyb (Youtube Audio Library)
