{"podcast":{"title":"American Classroom","slug":"american-classroom-6584476","podcast_index_feed_id":6584476,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/american-classroom/20251017_071009_e9cd182fc36d43b51f8d097e86f47273.jpg","author":"Heritage Academy","episode_count":48,"summary":"Discover the power of education in achieving the American dream. Join hosts Jared Taylor and Lindsey Crosland on American Classroom: Stories of Building a Civil Society , a podcast that explores the many educational options available to parents and students. We speak with educators, experts, and families to uncover ways to make schools safer, expand opportunities for youth, and help children develop their talents. Heritage Academy is committed to the growth and development of young people. We believe the purpose of education is to build strong character, which leads to strong families, strong communities, and a strong nation.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T20:19:13.772603+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476"},"episode":{"title":"How Economics Can Help Students Find Their Purpose with Kerry Montano","slug":"how-economics-can-help-students-find-their-purpose-with-kerry-montano","published_at":"2025-05-22T18:37:36+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/how-economics-can-help-students-find-their-purpose-with-kerry-montano","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/american-classroom/2040181","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/330872/2040181/american-classroom/2025_05_22_08_10_12_473df365-ca30-42d5-9396-766d98269434.mp3","summary":"What if economics class could teach students how to live with purpose—not just how markets work? In this episode of American Classroom , Kerry Montano from the University of Arizona introduces a groundbreaking dual enrollment course that’s transforming how high school students engage with economics. Co-authored by thinkers like Dr. David Schmidtz, Commercial Society weaves together ethics, entrepreneurship, and real-world application into one powerful curriculum. Kerry shares the story behind the program’s creation, why it resonates with students—especially at Heritage Academy—and how it’s sparking deeper thinking about business, purpose, and personal growth. If you’re an educator seeking richer curriculum or a parent looking for something truly meaningful for your student, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Show Notes: Freedom Center at University of Arizona: https://freedomcenter.arizona.edu Heritage Academy information and tours: https://heritageacademyaz.com Contact Kerry Montano: kdmontan@arizona.edu","meta_description":"What if economics class could teach students how to live with purpose—not just how markets work? In this episode of American Classroom , Kerry Montano fro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1460,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-classroom-6584476/episodes/how-economics-can-help-students-find-their-purpose-with-kerry-montano/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-classroom-6584476/how-economics-can-help-students-find-their-purpose-with-kerry-montano.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}