Dec 10, 2025
Refining Rhetoric: Is the Bitcoin Cycle Dead?
Is the Bitcoin cycle dead, or are we just getting started? With Bitcoin hovering around $92K and institutional adoption accelerating, the crypto landscape is more confusing—and exciting—than ever. Robert and Will break down the wild crypto year...
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Dec 09, 2025
Everyday Educator: Confessions of a Homeschooler – What I Wish I’d Known
What happens when homeschool moms and their almost-grown kids get brutally honest about the best, worst, and most surprising moments of their classical education journey? Join Lisa Bailey for a heartfelt journey through the homeschool years with...
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Dec 03, 2025
Refining Rhetoric: Get Your Kids Out: The Case Against Government Schools
What if everything you've been told about fixing our public schools is wrong? Join Robert Bortins as he sits down with Sheri Few, founder and president of United States Parents Involved in Education (USPIE), for a sobering look at the state of...
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Dec 02, 2025
Everyday Educator: 1000 Hours Outside: Why Nature is Essential for Homeschooling with Leigh Bortins and Ginny Yurich
What if the best thing you could do for your child's education today is to send them outside? Join Lisa Bailey for an inspiring conversation with Classical Conversations founder Leigh Bortins and Ginny Yurich, creator of the 1000 Hours Outside...
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Nov 26, 2025
Refining Rhetoric: 10 Things Every Homeschooler Can Celebrate This Year
What can homeschoolers be thankful for this year? Join Robert Bortins for a special Thanksgiving edition of the Refining Rhetoric podcast as he shares the top 10 things homeschoolers should be thankful for in 2025. From protected educational freedom...
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Nov 25, 2025
Everyday Educator: Family Traditions to Start Today
What if the simple act of cutting paper hearts or eating cinnamon rolls could become a cherished memory that lasts a lifetime? Join Lisa Bailey and Emma Bortins for a heartwarming conversation about the power of family traditions during the holiday...
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Nov 19, 2025
Refining Rhetoric: Is This a Tweet or the SAT?! Why Students Need the CLT
What if the test gatekeeping college admissions was designed to celebrate—not undermine—your classical education? Discover how one alternative is changing the game for homeschoolers and classical students across America. In this milestone episode,...
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Nov 18, 2025
Everyday Educator: Your Guide to Stress-Free Family Presentations in Classical Conversations
"Wait, we're supposed to do WHAT in front of everyone next week?" If those words just sent a little panic through your heart, take a deep breath. Kelli and Lisa have been there, done that, survived the chaos, and they're here to tell you it's going to...
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Nov 12, 2025
Refining Rhetoric: The 22-Year-Olds Running America: Ed Corrigan on Congressional Staff and Draining 50 State Swamps
What if the people writing our laws aren't the ones we elected? The shocking truth about who really runs Washington—and how 22-year-olds shape policy that affects millions. Robert Bortins sits down with Ed Corrigan, President and CEO of the...
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