Episode 17 of Weekly Recess takes viewers inside two pressing issues facing schools nationwide: the rising youth fentanyl crisis and the realities of the school-to-prison and prison-to-school pipelines. Jeremy Brooks, Dr. Dwight Rogers, Tony G., and special guest Andre LeMay unpack how schools, families, and public-safety partners are working together to protect students, strengthen prevention efforts, and support youth returning from juvenile programs. This powerful conversation highlights what's working, where support systems break down, and how real collaboration can save lives and keep students connected to learning. Filmed live from Studio 24, this episode delivers insight, urgency, and hope.

Episode 16 | Weekly Recess dives into one of the biggest education debates right now: phones, screens, and how students learn best. Host Jeremy Brooks is joined by senior education contributors Dr. Dwight Rogers and Tony G. to unpack why phone bans may be improving high school classrooms, why countries like Sweden and Denmark are returning to books, and what a growing U.S. push for pen-and-paper learning means for students and teachers. This episode isn't anti-technology—it's about intentional balance, focus, and getting learning right. Live from Studio 24. New conversations. Real education.

In this live episode of Weekly Recess, Jeremy Brooks, Dr. Dwight Rogers, Tony G, and special guest Josh Morgan dive into the biggest emerging crises facing K–12 and higher education—including AI threats, deepfakes, cyberattacks, and the looming financial storm coming for U.S. colleges. Josh shares insights from his new book Crisis Communication in Higher Education, and the team unpacks what schools must prepare for in the next five years. This episode also marks our final live show of the year as we head into winter break and gear up for huge episodes coming in January.