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The Parents Who Defended Religious Liberty in Public Schools

November 4, 2026

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In the 1950s, New York state officials introduced a prayer into public schools. It was optional, it was short, and it was, as the Supreme Court ruled in 1962, unconstitutional. This week, we鈥檙e headed to the suburbs to cover that case, Engel v. Vitale. And there, we鈥檒l meet a group of parents who were determined to teach their children 鈥� and, ultimately, the nation 鈥� that freedom of religion, and freedom from religion, are fundamental rights.

 

Joining us is Dan Mach, director of the 桃子视频Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief.

In this episode

Matt Beat

Co-Host
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Matt Beat

Shereen Marisol Meraji

Co-Host
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Shereen Marisol Meraji

Daniel Mach

Director
Daniel Mach
Daniel Mach