The Red Pen Podcast Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:13:37 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2655763 en-us © 2026 The Red Pen Podcast yes 9bbd2ad9-b280-5947-b845-f25b6e64b005 Americans for Fair Treatment episodic false Government unions have spent decades writing their own rules. The Red Pen Podcast is here to mark them up.


Every other week, Americans for Fair Treatment CEO Chip Rogers and Senior Fellow Corey DeAngelis take a red pen to the latest news from the world of public sector and teachers unions. 


They break down the stories the unions would rather you didn't hear: corruption, intimidation of workers, union dues funneled into politics, and the fight to put kids ahead of union bosses in our schools.


Each episode features a high-profile guest from the front lines, including lawmakers, policy experts, and public employees who have stood up for their rights. Chip and Corey bring sharp analysis, plenty of candor, and a clear message: public employees deserve freedom, taxpayers deserve accountability, and parents deserve a say.


Whether you're a teacher, a first responder, a public employee, or a taxpayer footing the bill, The Red Pen gives you the facts and the fight.

New episodes biweekly. Learn more about your rights at afft.org.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Americans for Fair Treatment https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rqt03xt81jzpzsyb38b3y6iqdx17?.jpg The Red Pen Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2655763 The Lawsuit Exposing What Happens in Public School Classrooms All Day The Lawsuit Exposing What Happens in Public School Classrooms All Day NCLA attorneys Margot Cleveland and Jeanette Brown break down what's actually named in the landmark lawsuit against Nebraska's public school system — from gender identity discussions to anti-law enforcement messaging to climate fear-mongering. 

As they explain, it's not confined to one classroom or one topic; it runs through the entire school day, every day.

🎙️ Watch the full episode of the Red Pen Podcast for the complete breakdown of the lawsuit, the legal precedent behind it, and what it could mean for parents nationwide.

📌 myduesmychoice.org / americansforfairtreatment.org

]]> NCLA attorneys Margot Cleveland and Jeanette Brown break down what's actually named in the landmark lawsuit against Nebraska's public school system — from gender identity discussions to anti-law enforcement messaging to climate fear-mongering. 

As they explain, it's not confined to one classroom or one topic; it runs through the entire school day, every day.

🎙️ Watch the full episode of the Red Pen Podcast for the complete breakdown of the lawsuit, the legal precedent behind it, and what it could mean for parents nationwide.

📌 myduesmychoice.org / americansforfairtreatment.org

]]> Americans for Fair Treatment Buzzsprout-19918593 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 68 full false The 1619 Project now regrets sacrificing her kid to the failing government school system. The 1619 Project now regrets sacrificing her kid to the failing government school system. On this episode of the Red Pen podcast, Corey DeAngelis and Chip Rogers (Americans for Fair Treatment) interview former Georgia state representative Wes Cantrell about his book, "The Job I Never Wanted," and his experience leading school choice efforts in the Georgia House. 

The conversation includes Cantrell's experience with rural Republican resistance, pressure from school superintendents, and a late-night ESA floor vote that failed after Speaker David Ralston allowed it on crossover day. 

Cantrell recounts committee maneuvering, political backlash, and later developments as Georgia passed a limited ESA program with Gov. Brian Kemp’s involvement. 

After the interview, Corey and Chip discuss: 

- AFFT’s report on the Colorado Education Association’s spending 
- Union political activity
- Randi Weingarten remarks
- Nikole Hannah-Jones’ regret over a costly failing NYC public school
- Alleged misuse of official emails for political campaigning in California and Massachusetts
- Concerns about TSA union time and collective bargaining issues.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:11 Book Launch and Backstory
05:09 Why School Choice Is Hard
07:12 Rural Pushback and Power
08:47 Georgia Choice History
12:54 Wes Discovers ESAs
14:11 Committee Roadblocks
16:14 Crossover Day Showdown
20:25 Vote Fallout and Pressure
23:44 Flyer Controversy Regrets
28:09 Kemp and New Speaker Shift
31:28 Bill Fails Then Passes
33:09 Georgia Choice Patchwork
34:01 Private School Hypocrisy
34:40 Westminster Storytime
36:22 Misha Mayner Fallout
37:39 Worst Night After Vote
40:27 Book Plug And Farewell
44:30 Colorado Union Money Trail
48:29 Weingarten Antisemitism Spin
51:31 Hannah Jones School Regret
01:01:04 TSA Union Time Fight
01:03:07 Rapid Fire Union Abuses
01:08:17 Wrap Up And Join AFFT

]]> On this episode of the Red Pen podcast, Corey DeAngelis and Chip Rogers (Americans for Fair Treatment) interview former Georgia state representative Wes Cantrell about his book, "The Job I Never Wanted," and his experience leading school choice efforts in the Georgia House. 

The conversation includes Cantrell's experience with rural Republican resistance, pressure from school superintendents, and a late-night ESA floor vote that failed after Speaker David Ralston allowed it on crossover day. 

Cantrell recounts committee maneuvering, political backlash, and later developments as Georgia passed a limited ESA program with Gov. Brian Kemp’s involvement. 

After the interview, Corey and Chip discuss: 

- AFFT’s report on the Colorado Education Association’s spending 
- Union political activity
- Randi Weingarten remarks
- Nikole Hannah-Jones’ regret over a costly failing NYC public school
- Alleged misuse of official emails for political campaigning in California and Massachusetts
- Concerns about TSA union time and collective bargaining issues.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
02:11 Book Launch and Backstory
05:09 Why School Choice Is Hard
07:12 Rural Pushback and Power
08:47 Georgia Choice History
12:54 Wes Discovers ESAs
14:11 Committee Roadblocks
16:14 Crossover Day Showdown
20:25 Vote Fallout and Pressure
23:44 Flyer Controversy Regrets
28:09 Kemp and New Speaker Shift
31:28 Bill Fails Then Passes
33:09 Georgia Choice Patchwork
34:01 Private School Hypocrisy
34:40 Westminster Storytime
36:22 Misha Mayner Fallout
37:39 Worst Night After Vote
40:27 Book Plug And Farewell
44:30 Colorado Union Money Trail
48:29 Weingarten Antisemitism Spin
51:31 Hannah Jones School Regret
01:01:04 TSA Union Time Fight
01:03:07 Rapid Fire Union Abuses
01:08:17 Wrap Up And Join AFFT

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