{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Parenting, AI, and the Future of Homeschooling | An Interview with Andrew Pudewa","description":"Fresh off a trip to Puerto Rico, Andrew Pudewa (Founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing) shares stories from his time with local homeschoolers. Hosted by HSLDA President Jim Mason, they reflect on the growing global homeschool movement and the necessity of homeschool freedom. Together, they dive into the heart of why HSLDA's work matters more than ever\u2014and how emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of education.  \u201cA lot of the people I meet are not aware of the fact that there are people out there who are continuously trying to bring in legislation or influence [against homeschooling]. There are some people who don't like the freedoms that other people have. And it's hard for us to understand. Like, why would you want to interfere with my freedom to be free? And as long I\u2019m doing decently well; I\u2019m not hurting anybody, but no, there's an ideology there. Part of what I've tried to do is get out there and tell people, \u2018Hey, you know if you want to keep these freedoms, and have your children be free to homeschool their children without government interference or even big restrictions, you've got to be aware, you've got to fight.\u2019\u201d\u2014Andrew Pudewa ","author_name":"Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Homeschool","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hslda.org\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37640810\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191421015"}