In this episode of Real Talk Education, we analyze the historical parallels between Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and Donald Trump’s planned first-day executive actions. From “Draining the Swamp” rhetoric to targeting marginalized groups, we explore how Jim Crow laws inspired the Nuremberg Laws and how echoes of authoritarian tactics are resurfacing today. Discover actionable steps for educators, parents, and communities to protect democracy and resist authoritarianism. Episode Resources:<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/01/hitler-germany-constitution-authoritarianism/681233/">How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days - By: Timothy Ryback </a><a href="https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/trump-order-national-energy-emergency-eliminate-federal-dei-programs-part-executive-actions">Trump to order 'national energy emergency,' eliminate federal DEI, define gender: ABC News </a><a href="https://www.history.com/news/how-the-nazis-were-inspired-by-jim-crow">How the Nazis Were Inspired by Jim Crow: History Channel</a> Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.

#39 - Navigating Black History Month in a Divided America

Welcome to the Real Talk Education Podcast, where we dive into the real topics facing real teachers, leaders, and students with your host, Marlena Gross, DEI champion, national ed thought leader and founder of EduGladiators. Each week we will discuss the topics that might be keeping you up at night as an educator or parent. This is not an echo chamber podcast. We will unapologetically examine the real challenges in education, plus provide insights and tips to help you navigate all the things, including curriculum, leadership, DEI, student engagement, advocacy, misinformation, and more. 

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