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State Senator Erin Oban ~ Commentaries from Tom Isern and Mark Trahant ~ America in 1776

In another episode from the Cutting Ed podcast, host Tom Gerhardt visits with state senator Erin Oban, who represents District 35. She serves on the Education Committee and is chair of the Education Policy Committee. They discuss education innovation from a policy standpoint. ~~~ A report from Harvest Public Media on labor issues that may be exacerbated by immigration policies. Fran Morris has the story. ~~~ UND professor Mark Trahant comments on the importance of a native narrative in an essay titled “Sovereignty.” ~~~ Tom Isern has this week’s Plains Folk essay, which is titled “History of a Pure Sort.” ~~~ Speaking of history, in 1976, the Associated Press commissioned three of its top journalists to write a month-by-month account of America in 1776 for the bicentennial. Now, more than 40 years later, it’s being made available to the general public. Tomorrow the 31st, it will be released as a monthly serial in text and enhanced audio by Serial Box. Joining us to discuss this project is Serial Box CEO Molly Barton.