{"podcast":{"title":"Simplifying The State","slug":"simplifying-the-state-7040860","podcast_index_feed_id":7040860,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/dPhbvms6.rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplfying-the-state","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/21adac5d-2a08-42de-86b5-65c237268e32/41959616-1731378444858-99b88c7990a2b.jpg","author":"CHS Globe","episode_count":53,"summary":"\"Simplifying the State\" is a student-run podcast that simplifies U.S. politics for high school students. Each week, we break down the most important stories, election analysis, and any relevant developments in a way that's easy to understand, helping young listeners stay informed and engaged in today's fast-changing political landscape.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860"},"episode":{"title":"Bell to Bell: Missouri's New Classroom Cell Phone Ban","slug":"bell-to-bell-missouri-s-new-classroom-cell-phone-ban","published_at":"2025-07-30T01:08:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860/bell-to-bell-missouri-s-new-classroom-cell-phone-ban","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplfying-the-state/episodes/Bell-to-Bell-Missouris-New-Classroom-Cell-Phone-Ban-e3675st","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fb15d4e0289f8bbfba6f44a2d31f4e1e28e4b5e22b19de11873a0977925feb0b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNGUxZDE3NC1hZGIwLTQzZmItYmY4Ny1iN2M0Zjk3MjY2NzEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMWFkYWM1ZC0yYTA4LTQyZGUtODZiNS02NWMyMzcyNjhlMzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWY0NTAyMzQyNjdlODdjMzA3OTFjM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMWFkYWM1ZC0yYTA4LTQyZGUtODZiNS02NWMyMzcyNjhlMzIvZXBpc29kZXMvMzRlMWQxNzQtYWRiMC00M2ZiLWJmODctYjdjNGY5NzI2NjcxLzY3NWRjZTFhLTFhOWMtODg0Yy1mNmZlLWU1NGQzN2VhNWI5NC5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this Episode, Adam and Nicholas explore the recent trend of cell phone bans in schools across the United States, focusing on legislative actions in states like Missouri, Florida, and Alabama. The discussion highlights public opinion on these bans, the impact on students' mental health, and the differing views of educators, parents, and students regarding the presence of cell phones in educational settings. The conversation also delves into the arguments for and against these bans, emphasizing the balance between safety and the need for communication in emergencies.","meta_description":"In this Episode, Adam and Nicholas explore the recent trend of cell phone bans in schools across the United States, focusing on legislative actions in sta…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":687,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simplifying-the-state-7040860/episodes/bell-to-bell-missouri-s-new-classroom-cell-phone-ban/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860/bell-to-bell-missouri-s-new-classroom-cell-phone-ban.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}