In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Hawkins, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in their son's school book. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas — and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our child ...
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Friends Denel Cherry and Jenny Day have a passion for outrageous survival stories and wine. Join them each week while they drink and chat about these crazy stories.
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On August 15, 2002 in the quiet town of Oak Level, Virginia someone shot and killed Michael and Mary Short in what investigators called an execution style murder. Their daughter 9-year-old Jennifer Short was snatched from her bed, setting off a massive search. Heartbreak 6 weeks later as deputies found her remains 45 minutes away near a North Carolina creek. 17 years later, no suspects, no motive, and no clues as to who killed Jennifer Short. Follow along in this Murrow Award winning podcast ...
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For nearly twenty years, she was Helen Dalton, wife and mother. Now, she is simply, “Case 22752.” Where do you go to find someone no one has seen nor heard from in more than half a century? It's North Carolina’s oldest missing persons case. If you think we'll never find out what happened to Helen Dalton, think again. SBI cold case specialist Mike Wilson says "never say never".
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Seduced by Satan is the tale of a man who was raised in the Christian church, but in adulthood, turned to the netherworld. His God-given golden locks shaved off, teeth filed to points and face permanently marked with homemade tattoos, he dropped out of high school to pursue an education of a different type. His birth name changed from the All-American "John," to that of an other-worldly demonic figure, he hid in a quaint village in central North Carolina, transforming his mother's home into ...
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From the airwaves to your earbuds, Nick Vasos goes in-depth with our on-air guests at FOX4.
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About 40 percent of the murder cases in Kansas City are unsolved. Many of those cases are considered cold. FOX4 Crime Files takes an in-depth look at some of these cases, each one representing a life lost, and loved ones searching for answers.
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A man now guilty of child endangerment in Johnson County after he was found in a Lenexa storage unit with his wife’s dismembered body sent a series of letters from jail to FOX4’s Kathy Quinn. The letters are featured in FOX4’s latest Crime Files podcast
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Need some expert advice? Whether you are thinking about adding a new deck or wondering how to save for retirement, FOX4 has you covered. Ask the Experts - the podcast - covers everything you need to know from the local experts in Kansas City that have the all answers.
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Bonus from The Amendment: Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones
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We’re bringing you an episode of a new podcast we think you’ll love: The Amendment. A new podcast about gender, politics, and power from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, The Amendment is hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. Each week, Errin sits down with people who have fresh perspectives on the state of…
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Live from Texas Tribune Fest!
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Since Teaching Texas wrapped last fall, the state has been embroiled in a debate over school vouchers, climate change education and district takeovers. But flying slightly under the radar – though equally consequential – is House Bill 1605. In a discussion recorded live at Texas Tribune Fest, Grace is joined by Rep. Gina Hinojosa and State Board of…
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Each year, Texas public school students learn the story of their state’s origin: the battle for the Alamo. The story has become a rallying cry throughout the ages for Texans, and Americans – It’s an underdog tale of sacrifice. But, it’s also not very historically accurate. In the series finale, Grace explores the danger of teaching myths as though …
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This fall, for the first time in 12 years, the Texas State Board of Education was due to review the Social Studies TEKS. In doing so, they attempted to answer the question: how should we teach U.S. History? Against the backdrop of outrage over CRT and a midterm election that will likely bring a more conservative board to power – what did the SBOE d…
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Library books aren’t required reading like textbooks are, but they can play a big role in a child’s education. As activists and politicians bring book banning back into the education debate, one group of Texas parents are fighting back. They want their kids to read stories that center diversity – and in the case of one contentious book, they won. T…
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Critical race theory. It’s the latest rallying cry for people attempting to disrupt trust in public education. What do we lose when parents vilify educators? To find out, Grace pays a visit to the Texas suburb at the center of the national conversation. Teaching Texas is a new audio documentary from Wonder Media Network that uncovers the surprising…
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Chapter 4: What Sleeping Rocks Dream Of
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Nowadays, standards known as TEKS dictate what every Texas student needs to learn. The State Board of Education is in charge of approving these standards. So, when a creationist dentist gained control of the board, those standards started to reflect his beliefs – for better or worse. Teaching Texas is a new audio documentary from Wonder Media Netwo…
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Chapter 3: The Pilgrimage to Longview
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When the Gablers’ protégé, Neal Frey, gained control of Educational Research Analysts…he took a different approach. Grace journeys to Longview, Texas to meet the man himself and witness the last vestige of the Gablers’ enterprise.Av Wonder Media Network, Grace Lynch
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Chapter 2: The More Sex You Teach...
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By the 80s, Norma and Mel had gained real traction in the textbook industry. And with their newfound power, they start dictating what goes into textbooks. They threaded their conservative Christian beliefs into textbooks across the nation, with little regard for separating fact from opinion. Teaching Texas is a new audio documentary from Wonder Med…
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On the outskirts of Hawkins, Texas, a couple found a problem in one of their kids’ school books. They didn’t have a background in education, but because they lived in Texas, their concern ignited a national movement and several decades of influence over what the rest of the country learned. Teaching Texas is a new audio documentary from Wonder Medi…
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Introducing Teaching Texas, a new audio documentary from Wonder Media Network that uncovers the surprising history behind America’s latest culture war. WMN on Twitter: @wmnmedia Grace Lynch on Twitter: @gracelynch08Av Grace Lynch, Adesuwa Agbonile
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It’s goodbye for now…thank you for the support and we hope you’ve enjoyed our SSR time together! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 114 - Swallowed by a Whale
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Both Denel and Jenny talk about Josiah Mayo who was swallowed by a whale! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 113 - Tricking a Kidnapper and a Hired Hitman
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Denel talks about Jaila Gladden who convinced her kidnapper to help her escape, and Jenny tells the story Jennifer Pan who hired a hitman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 112 - Deadly Seashells and Personal Trainers
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Denel talks about how some seashells are super deadly, and Jenny tells the story of Patricia Wenskunas who survived a crazy encounter with her personal trainer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 111 - Almost Dying While Flying
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Jenny talks about Chris Gursky who almost died hang gliding, and Denel tells the story of John Wildey who had to land a plane with no experience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 110 - Thrown in the Garbage and Stabbed at Work
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Denel talks about an 8 year old who survived being thrown away and buried alive, and Jenny talks about Keri Reynolds who was stabbed by a patient of hers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR REWIND - Ep. 66 - A Psycho Husband and a Psycho Couple
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Denel tells the story of Pepita Nicholls whose husband tried to kill her! And Jenny talks about Kate Moir who was abducted by an insane serial killer couple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 109 - A Close Call, and Shipping Yourself
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Denel tells the story of Kristin Lancaster who barely survived a close encounter in college, and Jenny talks about Brian Robson who shipped himself across the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this weeks short Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about spinsters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 108 - Deadly Mosquitos and Shot in the Head
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Denel talks about Manu Toigo who had a run in with a deadly mosquito. Jenny tells the story of Larry Bobish who was shot in the head. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Our Short episodes are back! Kenny and Denel have some extra weird news and Jenny talks about some weird remedies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 107 - Saved By Fake Money and Stranded in the Mountains
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Denel tells the story of Abagail Hernandez who was abducted and held captive for months, and Jenny talks about Matt Briggs who got lost in the New Zealand Mountains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 106 - Escape from Alcatraz and Surviving a Killing Spree
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Denel talks about the one possible escape from Alcatraz, and Denel tells the story of Sandie Bellows who survived an encounter with a sociopath See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR REWIND Ep. 51 - Skewer to the Face and Air Pump to the Ass
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Jenny talks about Xavier Cunningham who survived a skewer going through his face, and Denel tells the story about Steven McCormack who survived a very odd accident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 105 - An OCD psychopath and a Heartwarming Story
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Jenny tells the story of Katy Sharp who was psychologically broken down and physically broken down. Denel tells the story of Team Hoyt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 104 - Accused of Murder and Lost in the Everglades
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Denel tells the story of Kim Long who was falsely accused of murdering her boyfriend and Jenny talks abut Jamey Mosch who was lost in the Everglades for 4 days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 103 - Taken Prisoner in a Minefield, and Trapped in a Metal Box
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Jenny talks about Chris Moon who as taken prisoner and then survived something even crazier! Denel tells the story of Anita who was abducted and kept in a small metal box. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 102 - Plane Diving and a Good Deed Gone Bad
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Denel tell the story of Flight 72 which had a very scary flight, and Jenny talks about Amy who survived a crazy kidnapping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 101 - Kept in a Hole, and an Evil Repairman
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Denel tells the story of a boy who lived in a hole, and Jenny talks about a repairman who kidnapped a tenant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 100 - Mystery Disappearance, A Boarding School, and a Polar Bear
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In the 100th episode Kenny talks about a Polar Bear Attack, Jenny tells the story of Sherri Papini who disappeared one day, and Denel talks about an insane boarding school. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 99 - A Love Scam and Almost Lost their Head
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Denel tells the story of Yoshe Ann Taylor who got scammed through online dating, Jenny tells the story of Molei Wright who survived an insane car accident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Denel is off this episode but the show continues with Jenny and Kenny! Jenny tells a story where pizza saves the day and Kenny has some weird news stories. Jenny also brings back weird remedies! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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SSR Ep. 97 - A Cat Doctor and Lost in Australia
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Denel tells the story of a cat that diagnosed it's owner and saved her life, Jenny tells the story of Robert Weber who was lost in Australia for 18 days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 96 - A Roman General and a Mall Abduction
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Denel tells the story of Angela Rose who was kidnapped in the parking lot of a Mall, and Jenny talks about Marcus Sergius who was a Roman General who survived some crazy battle injuries. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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SSR Ep. 95 - Seeing Heaven and Cut in Half by a Train
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Denel talks about Mary Neal who died and was brought back to life, but saw heaven. Jenny tells the story of Truman Duncan who was cut in half by a train. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 94 - Crime of Passion and 93% Burned
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Denel talks about Yvonne Chevallier who had a interesting trial in France for a crime of passion, and Jenny tells the story of Emma Schols who saved her 6 children from a fire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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SSR Ep. 93 - An Olympic Athlete and the First Mountain Man
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In this episode Denel tells the incredible story of Olympic Athlete Oksana Masters, and Jenny talks about John Colter who survived a crazy encounter in the wild west. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 92 - Robbing a Plane and Stranded on an Island
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Denel tells the story of D.B. Cooper who robbed a plane, and Jenny talks about Narcisse Pelletier who was left on an island. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 91 - Surviving By Lincoln, and Sucked out of a Plane
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Denel tells the story of Henry Rathbone, who was by Lincoln when he was assassinated. Jenny talks about British Flight 5390 where the windshield fell off the plane. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR REWIND - Ep. 34 - Face ribbons, quicksand, and a strange adoption.
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Denel and Jenny talk about Allena Hansen and a gruesome bear attack, and Ryan Osmun and his battle with quicksand. Plus, Kenny tells us about an adoption that got real weird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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SSR REWIND - Ep. 14 - Free fallin' and an ice pick to the neck.
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Rewind episode this week! This week Jenny and Denel discuss a skydiving trip gone wrong and the sole survivor of the Railway Killer. And Kenny talks about grass. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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SSR Ep. 90 - Quick Decisions and Locked in a Room for 25 years
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Denel tells a couple quick stories of peoples quick decisions that saved their lives and jenny tells the story of Blanche Monnier who's parents locked her in a room for 25 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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In our series finale, Grace examines what happened on election night and where Wisconsin goes from here. Read Dan Kaufman's article in The New Yorker, Will Trump's Broken Promises to Working-Class Voters Cost Him the Election? An analysis of Wisconsin's election results from Craig Gilbert at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Winning Wisconsin is a Wo…
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SSR Ep. 89 - A Rat Pit and A Deadly Bacteria
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Denel tells the story of a man who fell through the sidewalk into a bad situation, Jenny talks about a a survivor of E-Coli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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