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AI Hype in the Classroom, Talarico for President & Staying "Woke" in the Face of Anti-DEI
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Bob Sanborn is joined by our newest co-host, Natalie González , former DJ and current CHILDREN AT RISK Development Coordinator. Between debating the gender-coded nuances of being “delulu” and Natalie’s uncanny resemblance to the lead singer of The Marías (check our IG and TikTok for the receipts!), we’re diving into: AI in the Classroom: Adrienne Williams , Research Fellow at the Distributed AI Research Institute, goes beyond the hype and breaks down the real risks that AI poses to children. Texas Primary Debrief: Jason Sabo , Founder at Frontera Strategy spills all the tea on the primary results and drops his predictions for the general election, plus his take on a "President Talarico." "Stay Woke" & DEI: Cherry Steinwender , Executive Director of the Center for the Healing of Racism, unpacks the truth behind the word "woke" and examines the uncertainty facing children and educators in the Anti-DEI era. Don’t be delulu! Connect with us on social media for exclusive studio content! And if you love what we do, support community radio by donating to KPFT Houston at kpft.org . Special thank you to Lily , the newest intern at KPFT Houston and our Hip Speak Correspondent for this episode!