A. J. speaks with Adam Mangana, Education Innovator & CEO of Optima, about the importance of civics education and their online program to teach kids this vital subject, followed by A. J. diving into who Americans are and why we should celebrate our nation.Learn more about Optima Academy at https://optimaacademy.onlineThank you to Porcupine Coffee Roasting for supporting the show, use code "NETAKE" for 15% off your order at https://porcupinecoffeeroasting.comJoin the Substack at https://newenglandtake.com and email A. J. at [email protected]

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