Annie and Rita are back to discuss the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election and the recent surprises that have made this a strange (but oddly exhilarating) race.

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Annie and Rita discuss the latest book banning policies in public schools. Trigger Warning: The episode opens with a reading of a controversial passage from Toni Morrison's novel, The Bluest Eye. It contains graphic language and a description of sexual violence. To skip this reading, start the episode at six minutes.

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Annie and Rita discuss the controversies around the inclusive cast of the new The Lord of the Rings prequel series, The Rings of Power.

Episode Art by Pau Llopart Cervello

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Annie and Rita discuss why, in spite of their statistical rarity, mass shootings in schools are a staggering fear for many students and parents. The impact of school shootings on our national psyche and their underlying causes are discussed from the perspective of two experienced educators.

Opening Music: "Tuesday (Glitch Soft Hip-Hop)" by amaksi

Background Music: "Dark Carnival" by Lexin Music

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