{"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":"Schools, Politics, and Policy with Ian Mackey","slug":"schools-politics-and-policy-with-ian-mackey","published_at":"2025-09-12T13:14:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860/schools-politics-and-policy-with-ian-mackey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simplifying-the-state-7040860","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simplfying-the-state/episodes/Schools--Politics--and-Policy-with-Ian-Mackey-e384cma","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/29bee4d25a18a7f09415d93fa15b98778a4e82c9c3819415961a49445f5668a1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0MDAyZmZjZC1kNjExLTQ2YmEtODJlNC0zOGMzY2Y1Y2ExMmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyMWFkYWM1ZC0yYTA4LTQyZGUtODZiNS02NWMyMzcyNjhlMzIiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NWY0NTAyMzQyNjdlODdjMzA3OTFjM2IiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yMWFkYWM1ZC0yYTA4LTQyZGUtODZiNS02NWMyMzcyNjhlMzIvZXBpc29kZXMvNDAwMmZmY2QtZDYxMS00NmJhLTgyZTQtMzhjM2NmNWNhMTJmL2E4N2IyM2I1LTAyZGItZDI0YS0zY2Y2LWQ4YTU5NDA5NWZlNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this Episode, Adam interviews Representative Ian Mackey about the recent cell phone ban in Missouri schools and its implications. Representative Mackey discusses his support bill that included the ban, emphasizes the disconnect between lawmakers and students regarding technology use, and highlights the need for more comprehensive safety measures in schools, particularly concerning gun violence. The discussion also touches on political maneuvering in Missouri, particularly regarding redistricting and the implications for future elections.","meta_description":"In this Episode, Adam interviews Representative Ian Mackey about the recent cell phone ban in Missouri schools and its implications. Representative Mackey…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1015,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/simplifying-the-state-7040860/episodes/schools-politics-and-policy-with-ian-mackey/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/schools-politics-and-policy-with-ian-mackey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}