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Thinking about education in the past can help us make sense of it in the present and the future. In this podcast Daisy and Elizabeth consider what lessons the history of education can teach us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for an adrenaline-packed read that will leave you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than Sharks and Daisies—Tales of a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. Written by a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer, this book takes listeners on a gripping journey through some of the most treacherous maritime conditions imaginable. With heart-pumping tales of incredible rescues, thrilling adventures, and inspiring lessons learned, this book will have you holding your breath from start to finish.

A young Army Air Force recruit, a farm boy, a postal worker a young mother, a nurse, and a goof off use their unique skills to fight and win World War II. The war is fought at home and in the stormy Pacific skies.

In this thought-provoking and highly listenable book, Robert Mann provides a concise, engaging study of the "Daisy Girl" ad, widely acknowledged as the most important and memorable political ad in American history. Commissioned by Johnson's campaign and aired only once during Johnson's 1964 presidential contest against Barry Goldwater, it remains an iconic piece of electoral propaganda, intertwining cold war fears of nuclear annihilation with the increasingly savvy world of media and advertising.

Discovering the historical backgrounds of events shaping your world.