Community activist James Ragland has been a critic of Columbus City Schools, but he explains why he chose to keep his own kids in the district and why he believes the district needs more parents with middle-class values. In addition to questions about the schools, co-hosts Lucas Sullivan and Scot Kirk also ask Ragland about the ongoing controversy over the sexual orientation of Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie, and whether it matters.

<p>Community activist James Ragland has been a critic of Columbus City Schools, but he explains why he chose to keep his own kids in the district and why he believes the district needs more parents with middle-class values. In addition to questions about the schools, co-hosts Lucas Sullivan and Scot Kirk also ask Ragland about the ongoing controversy over the sexual orientation of Sesame Street&rsquo;s Bert and Ernie, and whether it matters.</p>

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