James M. Hohman, the director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, describes a new law in Michigan that will reshape the state's pension system.

Lance Izumi, senior director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute and author of The Corrupt Classroom, explains why the argument in favor of school choice goes beyond academics.

Vicki Alger, a research fellow at the Independent Institute, discusses government overreach in education and how parents gain regain their authority over their children's learning.

Clement V. Martin shares the vision of the Cristo Rey Network, which integrates "academics, work experience, and extracurricular activities to lead lives of integrity, faith, and servant leadership for the greater glory of God."

Tim Benson and Lennie Jarratt, project manager for Heartland's Center for Education Transformation, discuss how parents are saying "no" to government usurping the role of parents by declaring educational independence.

T. Willard Fair, president and CEO of the Urban League of Greater Miami, Inc., explains why education choice is in demand in the black community and why he's grown to distrust unions, politicians, and bureaucrats who consistently break their promises.

Tim Benson, Heartland Institute policy analyst, joins the show to discuss education savings accounts, and how Heartland's vision for education freedom is becoming reality.

Heidi Holan, Illinois state director of ParentRights.org, joins the show to discuss the parental rights amendment and why it is needed today more than ever.

Leslie Hiner, vice president of programs at EdChoice, joins the show to discuss the progress states are making with smart policy in reforming education across the country.

Lindsey Burke, Heritage Foundation education expert, discusses what the federal role in education should and shouldn't be, how the new administration has performed so far, and what she expects the future holds.