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Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. Johns

Dr. David J. Johns & Thomas Cunningham IV
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Brown V. Board Of Education
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Mental Health
Activism
Civil Rights
Social Justice
Black Lives Matter
Democracy
Love
Systemic Racism
Reparations
Educational Equity
Cultural Identity
Motherhood
Public Education
Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools
Anti-Trans Legislation
Million Man March
Intersectionality

On Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns, we’re examining the intersection of education, access, race, and how government impacts the teaching of our babies. Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/teach-the-babies-w-dr-david-j-johns--6173854/support.

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What if the technology deciding your housing, your credit, your medical care, and your freedom was never designed with you in mind? Julie Wenah has been inside the rooms where those decisions get made-at NASA, the Obama White House, Airbnb, and Meta-... more

AI is already here. The question is whether it's working for you—or leaving you behind. In this conversation, Dr. David J. Johns sits down with Dee C. Marshall, CEO of AI Training Plus, creator of the Free by 3™ methodology, and founder of the inaugu... more

Vouchers aren't new—they're the same resistance to integration we've been fighting since 1954.

Fred Jones (Southern Education Foundation) joins the class to trace a direct line from Brown v. Board of Education to today's federal tax credit voucher p... more

In this conversation, Dr. David Johns welcomes back a colleague, a co-conspirator, and a genuine friend from their Obama White House days—Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis—for an honest, urgent, and surprisingly joyful conversation about the state of public edu... more

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Julie Wenah
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Episode: Julie Wenah on AI and Civil Rights
Dee C. Marshall
CEO and founder of AI Training Plus; creator of the Free by Three methodology; founder of Global AI Adoption Day
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Episode: AI Is Not Coming for You. It's Waiting on You with Dee Marshall
Fred Jones
Senior Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the Southern Education Foundation
Southern Education Foundation
Episode: How Vouchers Are Destroying Public Schools with Fred Jones
Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis
Educational equity advocate; former Obama White House Senior Advisor for Education
Education Council; Substack: A Girl is No One
Episode: Dr. Zakiya Smith Ellis on DEI, Public Schools, and Refusing to Stop
Maya Rupert
Political strategist, author of The Real Ones, host of When We Win (NAACP Image Award-nominated)
BlueState; The Real Ones (book)
Episode: The White People Whisperer: On Authenticity with Maya Rupert
Tess Holliday
Plus-size model, body positivity advocate, author of Take Up Space, Y'All
Author/Advocate
Episode: Take Up Space, Y'All w/Tess Holliday
Dr. Monique Couvson
President and CEO of Grantmakers for Girls of Color; founder of the National Black Women's Justice Institute; author and activist
Grantmakers for Girls of Color; National Black Women's Justice Institute
Episode: Black Girls Deserve More Than Resilience with Dr. Monique Couvson
Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at UCLA, author of Radical Reparations, and a leading figure in the reparations movement
UCLA
Episode: Fighting for Reparations Integrity with Dr. Marcus Hunter
Robin Wonsley
Council Member for Ward 2, Minneapolis City Council and the council's minority leader
Minneapolis City Council
Episode: Minneapolis Teaches Us to Fight Back with Robin Wonsley

Host

David J. Johns
Host of Teach the Babies; focused on education, access, race, and government impact on teaching children.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Inspiring

    The individuals that are welcomed to these conversations are so thoughtful and inspiring. Dr. John makes this podcast feel like a living room conversation with my best friends and favorite relatives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ttmack17
    United States6 months ago
  • Avid Learner

    As a busy young professional, my time is precious. So what I choose to take in is calculated, tuning into things that not only inform me about the world around me, but also fill my proverbial cup. The “Teach The Babies” podcast does both those things for me!

    Specifically, I just listened to the episode recorded on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with host David Johns and guest Angela Rye. I felt like I was on the couch kee kee-ing with them! Loved the transparency and the knowledgeable comm... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Misailidis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Admirable

    Dr. David J. Johns, I admire you. I am a continuous learner, both in life and in school (MBA Candidate), and a mother a beautiful, black growing woman. I look forward to your shows each week for me and her. If you ever have in-person shows, I truly hope you make it to FL. I will travel to whatever City you make it to.

    Thank you so so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T13103
    United Statesa year ago
  • An excellent resource

    Dr. David Johns is sharing & teaching at the same time. This podcast is thoughtful & inclusive. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    manthonyhunter
    United States2 years ago
  • New Listener

    I follow Dr. Johns on other social platforms, and I have always found his voice to be the special ingredient that connects everything. After listening to the most recent episode with Dr. Emdin, I'm certainly a fan of the podcast. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t3x81
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, empowering discussions and a conversational, approachable style.
The show is seen as a reliable resource for educators and parents seeking actionable insights and motivation.
Audience values transparency and practical guidance from guests and host.
Listeners describe the host as a trusted, knowledgeable voice driving meaningful conversations about education and justice.

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Julie Wenah on AI and Civil Rights
Q: How would you explain governance and frameworks to a classroom of kindergartners?
She uses a simple metaphor of a recess with a jungle gym, swings, and a seesaw to illustrate governance rules and trade-offs, tying this to real-world outcomes like employment and credit decisions.
Julie Wenah on AI and Civil Rights
Q: What was pulling you from the intersection of law, technology, and civil rights?
Julie explains that her through line is community and voices often marginalized; she moved from government roles into tech with a focus on building inclusive products, and emphasizes that organizations must balance speed with responsibility.
The White People Whisperer: On Authenticity with Maya Rupert
Q: How do you reconcile being authentic with the demands of electability in politics?
The guest suggests evaluating what truly matters to voters, expanding the concept of authenticity beyond surface-level talk, and leveraging diverse platforms so candidates can express values directly rather than conforming to a narrow standard.
The White People Whisperer: On Authenticity with Maya Rupert
Q: Why use pop culture as a lens for serious topics like race and feminism?
Rupert argues pop culture is a universal, accessible conduit for shaping political and social awareness, providing relatable case studies through which people can examine complex ideas before they encounter them in policy or academic discourse.
The White People Whisperer: On Authenticity with Maya Rupert
Q: What does it mean to write a book that speaks to white readers, not just about them?
Rupert explains that the aim is to invite white readers to see themselves in anecdotes, question their own biases, and recognize how performative authenticity can harm others, while also offering a path toward accountability and more nuanced understanding.

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This show centers education, access, race, and how government shapes teaching for children, with a strong emphasis on equity, policy, and community impact. Episodes commonly feature educators, researchers, Black- and immigrant-facing advocates, and policy experts discussing school funding, tutoring, student well-being, and systemic reform. A standout trait is its ability to translate academic research into practical guidance for parents, educators, and funders, while foregrounding voices from communities most affected by educational inequities. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations, calls to action, and a clear commitment to liberation, justice, and building healthier learning environments for all children.

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