Parental Rights and School Choice: The Battle for Educational Freedom

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Kim Monson examines parental rights in education with Philadelphia radio host Dom Giordano, explores upcoming conservative events with organizer Debbie Perry-Smith, discusses personal injury basics with attorney Jon Boesen, and reflects on the Charlie Kirk memorial service with sponsor Susan Harris.

Conservative Journalism and Grassroots Engagement

Start listening at 10:40 – Hour 1

Debbie Perry-Smith announces the Arapahoe County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner featuring award-winning journalist Laura Logan, scheduled for October 2nd. The event promises to address election integrity, immigration, and family rights issues affecting Colorado and the nation. Perry-Smith emphasizes the importance of community engagement and notes that security concerns have led organizers to withhold venue details until closer to the event.

“And I really believe that together, if you’re in the room with her on October 2nd, you’re going to walk away and have your own Isaiah 6 moment of Lord, here I am, send me.”

Debbie Perry-Smith, Arapahoe County Republican Party Organizer

Protecting Yourself After an Accident

Start listening at 64:33 – Hour 2

Personal injury attorney Jon Boesen of Boesen Law explains the critical steps accident victims should take to protect their interests. He stresses the importance of documenting the scene with photographs, collecting witness contact information, and seeking prompt medical attention, even for seemingly minor symptoms. Boesen notes that liability disputes often arise when victims fail to gather evidence at the scene.

“So after an accident, I encourage people, look, if you have anything, any little sensation or feeling that wasn’t there before the accident, go to the ER, go to urgent care, get checked out.”

Jon Boesen, Boesen Law Attorney

The Fight for School Choice

Start listening at 77:38 – Hour 2

Former teacher and Philadelphia radio host Dom Giordano reveals the dire state of American public education, citing Philadelphia schools where zero students achieve proficiency in reading or math. He highlights the growing school choice movement, pointing to celebrity charter school supporters like rapper Common, Pitbull, and tennis star Andre Agassi who recognize that educational freedom empowers minority communities most failed by the public system.

Giordano warns about teachers’ union priorities, noting that both the AFT and NEA have made “fascism” their focus this year rather than improving student outcomes. He argues that parents deserve the right to direct their children’s education, particularly when the alternative means consigning them to failing, unsafe schools.

“Is there any more basic freedom than to give the average parent and, by extension, their kids the right to make a choice about a school that’s going to suit their needs?”

Dom Giordano, Philadelphia Radio Host and Education Advocate

Reflections on the Charlie Kirk Memorial

Start listening at 102:41 – Hour 2

Show sponsor Susan Harris shares her experience watching the six-hour Charlie Kirk memorial service, describing how each speaker offered a unique perspective on faith, culture, and the conservative movement. Harris reflects on Erica Kirk’s powerful moment of forgiveness and the distinction between loving individuals while fighting evil ideas and behaviors.

“We must continue to fight evil and hate the actual evil and recognize it, but that the individual people are not the ones to hate.”

Susan Harris, Kim Monson Show Sponsor