# Fables for the American Republic

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Podcast: [Mom Wars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mom-wars-7216032)
Published: 2026-06-25T17:26:56+00:00
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## Resource

Bethany sat down with Professor Matt Mehan , Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Government at Hillsdale in DC about his new book, The American Book of Fables , that was released last month. We have a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of fables, homeschooling as the Founders might have, and the importance of literature for all ages. He's the author of three books including Mr. Mehan's Mildly Amusing Mythical Mammals, and The Handsome Little Cygnet.

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