The Lower Frequencies
The Lower Frequencies
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A podcast from the UC Ethnic Studies Council.
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The podcast centers on themes such as legislation affecting ethnic studies, social justice, and educational policies, with episodes that delve into specific legislation like AB 1468 and its implications for K-12 education, as well as broader conversations about the impact of political decisions on ethnic studies curricula.
A podcast from the UC Ethnic Studies Council.
The Lower Frequencies, Episode 1
Policing Ethnic Studies: The Legislative Jewish Caucus and AB 1468
The inaugural episode of The Lower Frequencies features guest Marcy Winograd and members of the UC Ethnic Studies Council discussing AB 1468, a bill authored and introduced by the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, without any consultation of ethnic studies experts, that would impose a massive and costly set of rules policing the ways in which ethnic studies can be taught by K-12 teachers in the state.
Relevant Links:
Nadia Rahman, “AB 1468: The California Jewish Legislative Caucus Introduces an Ethnic Studies Bill to Censor Public Education on Israel and Palestine,” February 24, 2025.
Marcy Winograd, “California Israel Lobby Aims to Police Ethnic Studies – Why?” LA Progressive, March 4, 2025.
Marianne Dhenin, “California Ethnic Studies Bill Aims to Censor Palestine-Related Education,” Truthout, April 2, 2025.
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