Conservative critics of critical race theory are calling it the “greatest threat to religious liberty in America today.” In state legislatures throughout the U.S., GOP lawmakers are pushing for it to be banned in schools. And right-wing organizations like ALEC have been doing their part to push this anti-CRT agenda.

But what is critical race theory and how did it become such a hot-button issue overnight? Today, Thursday host Allen Ruff speaks with David Armiak, research director at the Center for Media and Democracy, about this latest entry in the culture wars.

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