The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Texas education officials advance a controversial required reading list that includes the Bible and classic works, sparking debate among teachers and policymakers. Supporters cite cultural literacy and historical context, while critics warn of impractical workloads and legal risks, as the State Board of Education prepares for a final vote in June...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Act would require schools to issue two books per semester, or four per academic year, to be read by students in grades 6 through 12. Researchers at Emory University have discovered something phenomenal about your brain. After one reads a novel, there are particular changes taking place in regions of the brain that linger...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A debate unfolds over embracing artificial intelligence in classrooms as a path to global competitiveness. While proponents highlight innovation and digital literacy, critics argue students lack foundational skills needed for critical thinking. The tension raises questions about whether technology enhances education or distracts from essential early learning development...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Discover how Connecticut’s four signers—Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott—stand firmly for independence. Explore their convictions, influence, and roles in shaping the Declaration of Independence, as well as contemporary perspectives from fellow patriots who recognize their unwavering commitment to breaking from British rule and securing...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Many of us don’t realize that we are in a daily fight for our souls. How easy it is for us to get caught up in the drama of the world around us, including the celebrity drama, the political drama, and the constant pressure to take sides in the world around us. Americans have access to as much wisdom as we can possibly ingest. Yet, how is our soul care?

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I take you into a fierce Rhode Island rivalry between Stephen Hopkins and Samuel Ward, tracing their legal battles, political clashes, and rise to the Continental Congress. This story reveals how personal conflict shaped colonial leadership and influenced the path toward American independence in a fascinating and often overlooked chapter...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – The Supreme Court delivers an 8–1 ruling affirming First Amendment protections for therapists, striking down a Colorado law restricting certain counseling practices. Justices emphasize free speech and viewpoint neutrality, while dissent warns of harmful consequences. The decision reshapes ongoing legal battles over conversion therapy laws nationwide and sparks intense debate...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A seven-week digital detox transforms one man’s brain and daily life. From monastery silence to Amish labor and family reintegration, the journey reveals sharper memory, deeper conversations, and renewed wonder. Brain scans suggest dramatic cognitive changes, raising powerful questions about screen dependence and the hidden impact of constant digital stimulation...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found tech giants liable for damages in the millions based on what they knew about their apps and what they hid from the public. Social media giants should be worried that this case offers the first blueprint for how to argue such claims—and for what damages might be sought...

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – I bring students into a moment of curiosity and uncover the overlooked courage of Robert Morris and Charles Willing. I show how their fortunes fueled the Revolution, revealing that liberty depends not only on bold leaders, but on quiet sacrifice, character, and a willingness to risk everything for a greater cause...