This week on No Small Wonder, we're cracking open one of the biggest debates in U.S. politics right now: the Department of Education. With the current administration threatening to shut it down, we dive into its origin story, what it actually does, and whether it's really the villain in America’s education system.

We also react to Quenton Jordan’s viral Instagram video where he breaks down the three primary roles of the department—and we don’t hold back on where we agree, where we don’t, and what reform could actually look like.

Then we head to Austin, Texas, where a futuristic school called Alpha School is flipping the entire classroom model. Imagine learning math with AI for just two hours a day... then spending the rest of your time launching a food truck. Yeah, we’ve got thoughts.

And finally, we talk about Gen Z's alleged employment crisis.

We got a lot of wondering going on here.

In this episode, we dive into the heart of the recent Los Angeles fires, exploring their devastating impact, attempting to contribute to this ongoing conversation as residents continue to be affected and more information seeps to the surface. We respond to a number of content creators that chime in on the phenomenon; @justplainzack who brings up the conspiracies that Spencer Pratt has brought to the world's attention, a podcast episode clip from @JoeRogan, as well as a video from LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, who breaks down the city's Fire Department financials. Join us as we analyze the facts, question the narratives, and spark a conversation about the fires that have left much of our city in ashes.