This week, the Director for the Center of Infection and Immunity with the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, Dr. W Ian Lipkin, joins Abby in the classroom to explain the Monkeypox virus. 

Dr. Lipkin explains the origins of monkeypox and who's eligible to receive the vaccine for the virus. Later, Dr. Lipkin shares the most important piece of information to know about the virus: how it spreads.

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This week, former Secret Service agent and Chief of Police at Robert Morris University Jeffrey James joins Abby in the classroom to explain the roles and responsibilities of the United States Secret Service. 

Jeffrey reflects on how the Secret Service was originally formed as an agency to combat financial fraud and evolved into the mission of chief protection of the President. Later, Jeffrey walks listeners through the daily task of shielding the President as well as the premium training required of all special agents.

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This week, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Marc Goldwein joins Abby in the classroom to explain economic recessions.

During the current global inflation crisis, Marc breaks down the technical definition of a recession and how economists determine when the country is experiencing one. Later, Marc offers some strategies for ordinary Americans to navigate a potential downturn.

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This week, Research Specialist for the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, Ken Hughes joins Abby in the classroom to explain the Watergate scandal.

Ken reflects on how the Watergate scandal altered the government and public understanding of the parameters of Presidential power, as well as how it impacted the remainder of the Nixon Administration. Later, Ken reveals to Abby some of the unknown key players in the Watergate break-in.

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This week, Digital Forensics Examiner and founder of Hexordia, Jessica Hyde joins Abby in the classroom to explain the impact of Digital Forensics on society.

Jessica reveals tips for protecting not only yourself but your privacy from cyber-attacks and explains how Digital Forensics Examiners follow "patterns of life," to aid criminal investigations by discovering inconsistencies in an individual's online presence.

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In honor of Juneteenth, Abby revisits a lesson with Herbert G. Ruffin, Department Chair of African American Studies at Syracuse University, on the history of the holiday and how the celebration of this date has evolved through United States history.

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This week, the Founder of Spirited LA and Tik Tok phenomenon, Hannah Chamberlain joins Abby in the classroom to explain how to make the perfect summer cocktail.

Hannah reveals a couple of unexpected spices and liqueurs that will instantly elevate your cocktailing experience. Later, Hannah shares with Abby her favorite classic summer cocktail and mocktail recipes.

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This week, FOX News Channel National Correspondent, Bill Melugin who has been at the U.S.-Mexico Border in Eagle Pass, Texas joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the current status of Title 42.

Bill explains the origins of Title 42 during the Trump Administration and tackles some commonly held misconceptions about the policy. Later, Bill shares with Abby the potential aftermath of Title 42's inevitable repeal.

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This week, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, Whitney Bilyeu joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the history and philosophies of the Libertarian Party.

Whitney shares how the Libertarian Party is built on the principles of "don't hurt people and don't take someone's stuff." Later, Whitney explains to Abby how she believes voter education will promote the evolution of the Libertarian Party.

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This week, Deputy Director of Policy at State Voices, Lata Nott joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the public's rights as expressed in the First Amendment.

Lata outlines exceptions to the First Amendment, limits on freedom of religion, and proofs of defamation for public and private figures. Later, Abby and Lata discuss whether "hate speech" is a violation of, or protected by the First Amendment.

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