Schoolboard Gone Wild | Special Guest Mary Summa

In this episode of Politics for Happy People, hosts Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm break down a growing controversy in North Carolina as the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board pushes back against parts of the state’s Parents’ Bill of Rights. They walk through how the conflict unfolded—from a viral school board clip to legislative hearings and investigations—while exploring the broader questions it raises about parental authority, education, and the role of public schools. With insight from legal expert Mary Summa, the conversation goes beyond the headlines to highlight the deeper cultural divide shaping this debate and what it means for families, policymakers, and communities moving forward.