Getting Schooled Podcast

This week, Host of Kennedy on FOX Business and the Kennedy Saves The World podcast, Kennedy joins Abby in the classroom to explain how she saves the world. Kennedy reflects on her unique educational journey and how she's proud of her decision to return to school on her own timeline. She also shares an unexpected date she had with McSteamy, aka Eric Dane. Later, Kennedy shares with Abby how she nav...

This week, the Senior Fellow of Center Tech Innovation, Darrell West joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Artificial Intelligence. Darrell examines the origins of Artificial Intelligence, as well as the pros and cons of this technology. He also answers a question on the possibility of AI technologies developing morals and empathy as science advances. Later, Darrell reveals to Abby examples...

This week, the George W. Donaghey Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, Dr. John Kirk joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the legacy of the Little Rock Nine. Dr. Kirk reflects on the racial tension in Little Rock, Arkansas that ultimately lead to the temporary closing of the Little Rock community’s public high schools. He also addresses how President Eis...

This week, Associate Professor of Addiction and Overdose in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Brendan Saloner joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the national opioid crisis. Dr. Saloner analyzes how the opioid crisis in the United States evolved to its present detrimental and fatal state. He also reflects on the role of the Department of Drug E...

This week, Senior Fellow at the Migration Policy Institute, Muzaffar Chishti joins Abby in the classroom to help explain sanctuary cities. Muzaffar walks listeners through the history of sanctuary cities and how they’ve evolved to solely being a safe haven for migrants. He also addresses the role of the 10th Amendment in protecting states from prosecution under federal law and the anonymity of mig...

This week, Abby revisits a lesson on the evolution of "fast fashion," with CEO and Founder of Remake, Ayesha Barenblat. Ayesha breaks down the origins and future of both fast fashion and sustainable fashion, globally. Later Abby and Ayesha discuss the difference in the impact of fast fashion and sustainable fashion on the economy and environment. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHorn...

This week, Historian and Professor of History at the University of Central Florida, Luis Martinez-Fernandez joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Hispanic Heritage Month. Professor Martinez-Fernandez emphasizes how this is a celebration of rich diversity and culture and that this month-long holiday should not be reduced to food and sombreros. He also reflects on the political correctness tha...

This week, U.S. Department of Labor Director of the Office of Labor-Management Standards, Jeff Freund joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the origins of Labor Day. Jeff reveals the holiday was sparked as a way to acknowledge the dedication of service workers despite horrific labor conditions and emphasizes the importance of unions to ensure the maintenance of workers' quality of life. Late...

This week, former United States Army Four-Star General, General David Perkins joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the war in Afghanistan. General Perkins reflects on how the terrorist attacks on 9/11 were the leading catalyst for the war in Afghanistan, and how the threat of the Taliban prevails to this day. He also addresses the impact of the assassination of Osama Bin Laden on the war. L...

This week Abby takes the class on a field trip into outer space for a lesson on her new FOX Nation series Alien Abductions w/ Abby Hornacek. Abby shares snippets of her conversations with people who believe they've had life-changing extraterrestrial encounters and that the CIA has concealed confirming evidence of this global mystery. Later, Abby reflects on three stories from her intergalactic tra...

This week, University of Central Florida Associate Professor of Music, George Weremchuk joins Abby in the classroom to help explain Woodstock 1969. George shares what sparked the inspiration behind this iconic festival in Bethel, New York. He also elaborates on the chaos that ensued throughout the festival's 3-day run, leaving attendees and the world mystified. Later, George argues that although m...

This week, Florida State University Associate Professor of Sociology and Author of Tainted Tap, Dr. Katrinell Davis joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis. Dr. Davis explains the key indicators that alerted Michigan officials and Flint residents that their water had been contaminated. She also explains the role of FEMA and the EPA in the handling of this human...

This week, Senior redistricting and voting counsel for the Brennan Center's Democracy Program, Michael Li joins Abby to help explain the redistricting process. Michael explains the origins of redistricting and how the political party that is in power has the discretion to redraw political maps. Later, he discusses why redistricting matters increasingly to voters and how it could potentially slip i...

This week, Professor and Chair of the Communication Studies Division at American University School of Communication, Dr. Aram Sinnreich, joins Abby in the classroom to weigh in on an issue that quite literally took the internet by storm--net neutrality. Dr. Sinnreich discusses the status of net neutrality in 2022 and the basic arguments for and against implementing net neutrality policies. Later,...

This week, Abby revisits a lesson with the host of the Kim Komando Show, Kim Komando on targeted ads. Kim explains how targeted ads became such a huge part of social media feeds, why they are so specific to each consumer, and who these ads are ultimately benefitting. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @abby.hornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Director for the Center of Infection and Immunity with the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, Dr. W Ian Lipkin, joins Abby in the classroom to explain the Monkeypox virus.  Dr. Lipkin explains the origins of monkeypox and who's eligible to receive the vaccine for the virus. Later, Dr. Lipkin shares the most important piece of information to know about the virus:...

This week, former Secret Service agent and Chief of Police at Robert Morris University Jeffrey James joins Abby in the classroom to explain the roles and responsibilities of the United States Secret Service.  Jeffrey reflects on how the Secret Service was originally formed as an agency to combat financial fraud and evolved into the mission of chief protection of the President. Later, Jeffrey walks...

This week, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget Marc Goldwein joins Abby in the classroom to explain economic recessions. During the current global inflation crisis, Marc breaks down the technical definition of a recession and how economists determine when the country is experiencing one. Later, Marc offers some strategies for ordinary...

This week, Research Specialist for the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, Ken Hughes joins Abby in the classroom to explain the Watergate scandal. Ken reflects on how the Watergate scandal altered the government and public understanding of the parameters of Presidential power, as well as how it impacted the remainder of the Nixon Administration. Later, Ken reveals to Abby some of the unk...

This week, Digital Forensics Examiner and founder of Hexordia, Jessica Hyde joins Abby in the classroom to explain the impact of Digital Forensics on society. Jessica reveals tips for protecting not only yourself but your privacy from cyber-attacks and explains how Digital Forensics Examiners follow "patterns of life," to aid criminal investigations by discovering inconsistencies in an individual'...

In honor of Juneteenth, Abby revisits a lesson with Herbert G. Ruffin, Department Chair of African American Studies at Syracuse University, on the history of the holiday and how the celebration of this date has evolved through United States history. Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the Founder of Spirited LA and Tik Tok phenomenon, Hannah Chamberlain joins Abby in the classroom to explain how to make the perfect summer cocktail. Hannah reveals a couple of unexpected spices and liqueurs that will instantly elevate your cocktailing experience. Later, Hannah shares with Abby her favorite classic summer cocktail and mocktail recipes. Keep up with Abby after class on T...

This week, FOX News Channel National Correspondent, Bill Melugin who has been at the U.S.-Mexico Border in Eagle Pass, Texas joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the current status of Title 42. Bill explains the origins of Title 42 during the Trump Administration and tackles some commonly held misconceptions about the policy. Later, Bill shares with Abby the potential aftermath of Title 42'...

This week, Chair of the Libertarian National Committee, Whitney Bilyeu joins Abby in the classroom to help explain the history and philosophies of the Libertarian Party. Whitney shares how the Libertarian Party is built on the principles of "don't hurt people and don't take someone's stuff." Later, Whitney explains to Abby how she believes voter education will promote the evolution of the Libertar...

This week, Deputy Director of Policy at State Voices, Lata Nott joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the public's rights as expressed in the First Amendment. Lata outlines exceptions to the First Amendment, limits on freedom of religion, and proofs of defamation for public and private figures. Later, Abby and Lata discuss whether "hate speech" is a violation of, or protected by the...