Episode Summary:

The Department of Education is under fire like never before. Budget cuts, mass layoffs, program terminations, and a controversial new tip portal backed by Moms for Liberty are reshaping federal education policy. In this episode, we break down the latest attacks on public education, their implications for students and teachers, and the growing resistance pushing back against these changes. *Post the release of this episode I came across a reference to the "snitch" portal saying it has been shut down by in influx of spam emails. I have not been able to confirm this.

Key Topics Discussed:

✅ Budget & Staff Cuts: The drastic reductions in funding and personnel that could cripple essential education programs.

✅ Moms for Liberty’s Tip Portal: The controversial reporting tool that’s being flooded with spam in protest.

✅ Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education: What her leadership could mean for the future of the Department of Education.

✅ The Pushback: How activists, educators, and concerned citizens are resisting these efforts to dismantle public education.

How You Can Take Action:

📢 Flood the Portal: Submit nonsense to disrupt its effectiveness.

🗣 Spread Awareness: Share this episode and use social media to inform others.

☎️ Call Lawmakers: Demand action against these harmful policies.

🤝 Support Educators: Stand with those targeted by these changes.

⚖️ Explore Legal Challenges: Work with organizations fighting to protect education.

Sources Referenced:

• Mathew Rodriquez (them.us)
• Russell Payne (Salon.com)
• Politico.com
• AP News
• Ed.gov
• Cory Turner (npr.org)

https://www.salon.com/2025/02/27/moms-for-liberty-education-department-launch-program-to-report-teachers-promote-diversity/

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/nx-s1-5325854/trump-education-department-layoffs-civil-rights-student-loans

🎧 Listen now and join the resistance!