Season One of the Freedom to Learn podcast concluded on a triumphant note, with three episodes celebrating the federal scholarship tax credit’s inclusion in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, opening K-12 scholarship opportunities nationwide. Since launching the podcast last fall, we’ve spotlighted school choice victories in Texas, Tennessee, and New Hampshire, featured high-profile guests such as Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Senator Ted Cruz, shared powerful stories from courageous mothers protecting their children from gender ideology, and highlighted education freedom and parental rights advocates from across the country. Missed an episode? Catch up on these inspiring conversations!

We’re taking a break, but will return after Labor Day for Season Two. Expect deep dives into President Trump’s plan to return education to the states, exploring what dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and devolving power out of Washington, D.C., means for parents, students, educators, and policymakers. Follow us on your favorite platform and DFI’s YouTube channel for new weekly episodes starting in September.

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This week’s episode dives into the intricacies of the newly enacted federal scholarship tax credit with Rabbi A.D. Motzen, national director of government affairs at Agudath Israel of America. We explore how this groundbreaking legislation is set to expand educational opportunities by enabling tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, directly benefiting K-12 students nationwide. Rabbi Motzen offers a behind-the-scenes look at his faith-based organization’s tireless advocacy on Capitol Hill and the collaborative efforts that propelled this historic initiative forward.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz joins the podcast to share a behind-the-scenes look at the Senate’s passage of the new federal scholarship tax credit. He details negotiations with the Senate Parliamentarian, fending off a middle-of-the-night amendment to kill the provision, and meeting with President Trump about the tax credit. Senator Cruz shares his conviction that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century and every child deserves access to an excellent education.

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