Recent Episodes

“In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard.” – Teach Different with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“In the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard.” – Teach Different with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

07/30/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts welcome Candace Fikis, a seasoned educator from West Chicago Community High School. Candace shares her extensive teaching experience, focusing on economics and government, and discusses the evolution of pol ..
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“In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith” – Teach Different with William Fulbright

“In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith” – Teach Different with William Fulbright

07/23/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts are joined by Jason Artman to discuss a quote by William Fulbright: “In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.” They unpack the claim of the quote, speaking to the importance of dissent in democracy, the im ..
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“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Teach Different with Benjamin Franklin

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Teach Different with Benjamin Franklin

07/09/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin through the quote, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”. They discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of preparation is essential in setting yours ..
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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Teach Different with Booker T. Washington

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” Teach Different with Booker T. Washington

07/02/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore a quote by Booker T. Washington regarding success: “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” They explore the claim of the quote, ..
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“Imagination is the only key to the future. With it, all things are possible.” Teach Different with Ida Tarbell

“Imagination is the only key to the future. With it, all things are possible.” Teach Different with Ida Tarbell

06/25/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, hosts Dan and Steve Fouts explore a powerful quote by Ida Tarbell: “Imagination is the only key to the future. With it, all things are possible.” They discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of imagination in shaping the ..
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“I don’t like that man, I must get to know him better.” – Teach Different with Unknown Author

“I don’t like that man, I must get to know him better.” – Teach Different with Unknown Author

06/18/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, we explore the quote by an unknown author "I don't like that man, I must get to know him better." We discuss the claim of the quote: the importance of understanding and communication in overcoming dislike and divisiveness in society ..
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“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” – Teach Different with Anonymous Author

“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” – Teach Different with Anonymous Author

06/11/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore the quote, “Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.” They discuss the claim, which is the inevitability of conflict in life, particularly in educational settings, and sh ..
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“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” Japanese Proverb

“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.” Japanese Proverb

06/04/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore a Japanese proverb: 'The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists.' They discuss the claim of the quote, highlighting that the bamboo that bends symbolizes flexibility and adaptability. The ..
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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Teach Different with Aristotle/Plato

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Teach Different with Aristotle/Plato

05/28/2025

In this episode, Dan Fouts and Steve Fouts explore the profound quote attributed to Aristotle and Plato:”'Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” They discuss the claim of the quote which is the importance of self-knowledge. They also present some counterclaims rega ..
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“Pride must die in you or nothing of heaven can live in you.” Teach Different with Andrew Murray

“Pride must die in you or nothing of heaven can live in you.” Teach Different with Andrew Murray

05/14/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different Podcast, Dan Fouts and Steve Fouts Fouts explore a thought-provoking quote by South African writer, teacher and pastor Andrew Murray: 'Pride must die in you or nothing of heaven can live in you.' They discuss the claim of the quote: the impo ..
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“Acceptance is the key to peace.” Teach Different with Unknown Author

“Acceptance is the key to peace.” Teach Different with Unknown Author

05/07/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different Podcast, hosts Steve and Dan Fouts explore the quote “Acceptance is the key to peace.” They discuss its implications on both personal and historical levels, examining how acceptance can lead to peace in individual lives and in broader co ..
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“We can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.” Teach Different with Muhammad Ali – Generosity

“We can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.” Teach Different with Muhammad Ali – Generosity

04/16/2025

In this episode of the Teach Different podcast, Dan and Steve Fouts explore the concept of generosity through a quote by Muhammad Ali: “We can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.” They discuss the claim of the quote, unpacking the essence of true generosi ..
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