Tune in here to this Wednesday edition of the Brett Winterble Show!
Brett kicks off the program by talking about Harris needs to be linked to Trump by Trump and put her in bed with Chutkan and Jack Smith The state of Mississippi is spending over $100 million on illegal immigration, according to a new report by the state with the governor blaming it on an "intentional failure" by the Biden-Harris administration to secure the border. and More schools are banning smartphones, but kids keep bringing them
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 13, urged school districts statewide to "act now" and adopt similar restrictions on smartphone use, reminding them that a 2019 law gives them the authority to do so. Los Angeles Unified, the nation's second-largest school district, recently approved plans to ban phones in January. One bill before the state legislature would impose similar limits statewide while another would ban the use of social media at school. Another would prevent social media companies from sending notifications during school hours as part of a broader set of regulations intended to disrupt social media addiction.
We're joined by Chad Stewart, the best-selling author of the Britfield series of books. Chad explains that the series launched with Britfield and the Lost Crown, the first installment in a seven-book series, in August 2019. He embarked on a national tour, visiting 23 states, over 200 schools, and reaching more than 40,000 students. The books are aimed at middle school, young adult, and adult readers.
Chad also describes plans to expand the Britfield series beyond books, with seven major motion pictures in the works. The first movie is entering pre-production soon, with filming set to take place in England. The series aspires to become a global movement, focusing on education, literature, and film.
The Britfield series has launched in England and is expanding into other countries, with translations already available in Polish and ongoing negotiations for releases in India, South Korea, Japan, and 18 other countries.
Bo Thompson from Good Morning BT is also here for this Wednesday episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Bo talk about The Presidential Debate and Charlotte council possible approval on new light rail . Bo also shares what He and Beth have coming up Thursday on Good Morning BT!
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