The Reading Debate Is Over

The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. Robert Pondiscio joins in to discuss his articles, “How Public Schools Became Ideological Boot Camps” and “On curriculum and literacy, Texas gets it.” 

The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via Apple PodcastsSpotify, or Stitcher.


Intro music by Jack Bauerlein. 

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