Dr. Jordan Lauer and co-host Blake Bellamy dive into the growing crisis of disinformation. How it spreads, who profits from it, and what it's costing us as a society.

From viral half-truths to AI-generated "news," they explore how false information shapes our schools, politics, and personal beliefs.

Join the fight to stay informed, think critically, and protect the truth in a world built to mislead

Back to School MADNESS!!

The school year is here, and with it comes the chaos, stress, and high expectations of those first days back. In this episode of Educational Warfare, Dr. Jordan Lauer and Blake Bellamy dive into the real struggles teachers, students, and parents face when the bell rings on a new year. From unrealistic expectations and shifting policies to the emotional toll on students trying to find their footing, we’ll break down what “back to school” really means.

But it’s not all doom and gloom—we’ll also share strategies to survive (and maybe even thrive) in the madness. Whether you’re a teacher juggling lesson plans, a parent navigating new routines, or a student bracing for the workload, this episode offers practical insights to help you push through.

Come Join the Fight!

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Every teenager walks into school carrying two backpacks—one filled with books and homework, and one filled with stress, trauma, hope, and emotions most adults never see. In this solo episode, Dr. Lauer breaks down the core ideas behind his new book The Two Backpacks: Understanding Teens and What They Carry, diving into:

🧠 How the teenage brain actually develops (and why it explains so much)

🚗 Why parents need to stop being the backseat driver and start taking the wheel 💥 How teen emotions are often misunderstood—and what to do about it

🏫 The ways schools are getting it wrong—and what adults can do right now to help Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone who just wants to better understand today’s teens, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew—and give you tools to do better.

📘 Get the Book: 👉 The Two Backpacks: Understanding Teens and What They Carry

🛒 Hardcover: https://a.co/d/i3DP7A4

Website: JordanLauer.com

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