Afleveringen
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Time for one last review session!
As Getting Schooled comes to an end, Abby Hornacek revisits some of her favorite lessons throughout her time in the classroom.
Episodes featured in this podcast:
What Are Deep Fakes? Guest: CEO and Co-Founder at Pinscreen and Distinguished Fellow at U.C. Berkeley Hao Li
What Is Cancel Culture In Comedy? Guest: Host of Fox Across America Jimmy Failla
What Is A Coronation? Guest: Co-host of TMZ's Spilling The Royal Tea Podcast Sean Mandell
Charles Barkley On The 1992 Dream Team Guest: 11-Time NBA All-Star and NBA Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley
What Are Love Languages? Guest: Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist Dr. Kristie Overstreet
Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek
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It's time for a review session about unspoken signals and cues.
Abby revisits her conversation with Human Behavior Expert and Trial Consultant Susan Constantine for a lesson about how to read body language!
Susan teaches listeners how to pick up on what a person says not just with their words, but instead, with their gestures, tics, and voice.
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Life in plastic has never looked more fantastic for the iconic doll.
Abby is joined by Toy Expert and Consultant Chris Byrne for a lesson about the history and legacy of Barbie. Chris delves into Barbie's origin story and discusses the landscape of the toy industry prior to her creation. He examines the ways that Barbie has evolved throughout the years and shares why she remains a role model for young children.
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It's time for a review session about a very popular new year's resolution!
Abby revisits her conversation with Life Coach and Recovery mentor, Adam Jablin for a lesson about dry January.
Adam explains the origins and science behind dry January and explains the health and mental benefits of abstaining from alcohol. He reflects on his own sobriety journey and provides tips for listeners interested in adopting the habit into their life.
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This icon will never go out of Style.
Abby is joined by the Host of the
Kennedy Saves The World podcast Kennedy, for a lesson about the Taylor
Swift effect.
Kennedy looks back at Taylor Swift's
illustrious career and explains how she became the global pop sensation she is
today. She explores the power of the Swiftie fandom and discusses the economic
and cultural impact she had in 2023.
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Time for a review session!
We sure did learn a lot this
year, from psychology and tech, all the way to crime and history. In this
episode, Abby looks back at some of her favorite lessons from 2023.
Episodes featured in this
podcast:
What Is The Subconscious Mind? -
Guest: Associate Professor of Psychology at the College of William
& Mary Dr. Peter Vishton
Who Is Sam Bankman-Fried? -
Guest: FOX Business Correspondent and Host of The Trial of Sam
Bankman-Fried Podcast Kelly
O’Grady
How Is A Manhunt Conducted? -
Guest: Former Commander of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task
Force Lenny DePaul
What Are Algorithms? - Guest: Professor
of Computer Science at the University of Washington Dr. Pedro Domingos
What Is Genetic Genealogy? -
Guest: Genetic Genealogist CeCe Moore
Who Was Yogi Berra? - Guest: Sports
Journalist Lindsay Berra
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Happy holidays from the Hornacek family!
Abby is joined by her parents, Jeff and Stacy Hornacek,
for a lesson about how their family celebrates Christmas!
Abby and her parents reminisce on meaningful gifts given and
received throughout the years, delicious dishes they cook, and what they're
most excited for in the upcoming year.
Plus, they share their answers to who the favorite child is!
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What's the deal with Santa Claus? And did Grandma really get
runover by a reindeer?
Abby is joined by Host of FOX Across America and
FOX's honorary Christmas Correspondent Jimmy Failla for a lesson about
the weirdest Christmas songs and traditions!
While Christmas is a time for whimsical magic and joy, if you look
at some of the hallmarks of the holiday season, things can get kind of strange.
From Frosty the Snowman to fruitcake, Abby and Jimmy investigate a few peculiar
holiday staples and share some of their own unique Christmas traditions.
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Time for a lesson about the reason for the season!
Abby is joined by Theologian and FOX News Contributor Jonathan Morris for a lesson about the origin of Advent season and the ways in which it’s celebrated in the Christian religion.
Jonathan discusses its spiritual significance and iconic symbols behind the season, such as Advent candles and calendars. He also shares with Abby the ways listeners can prepare their hearts and minds for the Christmas holiday.
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'Tis the season for giving, which also means the season for spending...
Abby is joined by FOX Business Anchor Gerri Willis for a lesson about credit card debt!
Gerri explains the reasons behind the country's whopping $1 trillion in credit card debt and looks at the current state of the economy. She breaks down why the younger generation is being hit hard, and outlines ways they can boost their credit score.
Later, she provides ways listeners can shop for loved ones this holiday season, without breaking the bank.
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This isn't your average therapy session.
Abby is joined by Music Therapist and Founder of Oak Song Music Therapy Amy Standridge for a lesson on the impact music therapy can have on one's mind!
Amy discusses the foundations of music therapy and gives a look at what listeners could experience in a session. She provides an overview of the different conditions music therapy is used to treat and explains the benefits of the practice. Later, Amy discusses the ways music impacts and affects our brains.
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It's turkey time!
This holiday season, Abby is joined by three special guests to help bring Thanksgiving cheer to the classroom.
Voices heard in this episode:
John G. Turner, Historian and author of They Knew They Were Pilgrims
Jordan Dabby, Producer of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Chef David Burke, Award-winning Chef, and former Iron Chef contestant
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What's your sign?
Abby is joined by the AstroTwins, Ophira and Tali Edut for a lesson about astrological birth charts!
Ophira and Tali explain the components of birth charts and discuss how the date, time, and location of your birth can reveal a lot about the person you become. They explain how listeners can interpret their own charts and what each component means.
Plus, they share their astrological predictions for 2024!
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We're channeling the spirit realm in this episode!
Abby is joined by South Carolina-based Psychic Medium Carol Cottrell for a lesson about how mediums and spirits communicate!
Carol tells the story of how she realized she had a talent for spirit communication at a young age and shares how she's able to balance her gift with her religious beliefs. She explains the difference between mediums and psychics and sheds light on how her practice works. Later, Carol debunks some common myths and misconceptions and shares how communicating with spirits can be a positive experience.
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Sam Bankman-Fried was on cloud 9, CEO of a successful cryptocurrency company and living lavishly in the Caribbean...until December of 2022, when he was arrested in the Bahamas for lying to investors and committing fraud.
FOX Business Correspondent and Host of The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried podcast, Kelly O'Grady joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the former CEO & Founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried.
Kelly provides insight on the trial and what prosecution witness testimonies have revealed thus far about SBF and his co-conspirators. Plus, Kelly reveals what to expect in the upcoming weeks as we approach the end of the trial.
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The entertainment industry's summer of strikes appears to be extending into the fall…
Abby is joined by Media and Entertainment Reporter with the Wall Street Journal Joe Flint for a lesson about the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Joe outline some of the basics behind the strike, such as the members that make up SAG-AFTRA, and the demands being made by Hollywood actors. He discusses how the current strike is related to the Hollywood Writers' strike from the summer and provides his predictions on when audiences will begin to feel the lack of content.
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What do our bodies say that our voices don't?
Abby is joined by Human Behavior Expert and Trial Consultant Susan Constantine for a lesson about how to read body language!
Susan defines body language and breaks down how she analyzes a person's voice, words, and gestures within her job. She debunks common myths and misconceptions when it comes to reading nonverbal cues and teaches listeners what they should look for when trying to determine someone's motivations. Later, Susan shares some of her analysis on high-profile trials and cases.
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What's on your mind?
Abby is joined by Associate Professor of Psychology at the College of William & Mary Dr. Peter Vishton for a lesson about the subconscious mind!
Dr. Vishton breaks down the differences between the conscious & subconscious mind and explains their functions and how they control our everyday thoughts and behaviors. He walks listeners through several famous psychological experiments and discusses what they revealed about our decision-making process.
Later, Dr. Vishton explains the ways in which we can consciously influence our thoughts through our actions.
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School is back in session!
Abby is joined by the Director of the Center for Educational Freedom at the Cato Institute, Neal McCluskey for a lesson about school choice.
Neal begins by giving a history lesson about the education system in the United States and discusses the factors that have influenced the conversation about school choice, such as academics, religion, and parental control. He explains the different types of school choice available to parents and provides examples of states that have adopted these policies. Later, Neal breaks down the arguments against school choice and discusses how it can benefit students and families alike.
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What do a fashion company, a rapper, and a former president have in common? Well, this week’s lesson answers that question.
Abby is joined by Managing Partner at Grell Feist PLC and Adjust Professor at the University of Minnesota Law School Jeff Grell for a lesson about the RICO Act!
Jeff explains the history behind the formation of the RICO Act and discusses the various elements behind a RICO claim. He breaks down the different punishments one can face if found guilty of violating RICO and explains what can make these cases difficult to prosecute. Later, Jeff analyzes prominent RICO cases, including former President Trump, Young Thug, and SHEIN.
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