Texas Wants More Bible, America Wants Fewer Kids

Texas is adding Bible passages to its public school reading standards, continuing the endless debate over the Bible in schools. Esau, Kaitlyn, and Mike discuss why Bible literacy matters for understanding American history and why teaching the Bible while downplaying race creates a distorted picture of the country. Then, they turn to the rise of one-child families and what may be lost when fewer children grow up with siblings. Plus, why do female-led superhero movies keep struggling, and what does Supergirl reveal about how we talk about women, heroes, and doing good?

0:00 - Theme Song

0:22 - Cohost of the Cookout

15:00 - Increase in Single Children

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26:00 - The Sacrifice of Having Kids

40:01 - Supergirl—do people want female superheroes?

49:37 - End Credits