
Arne Duncan Says All Kids Deserve a Chance — and Criminals Deserve a Second One (Update)
from People I (Mostly) Admire
by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
Published: Sat Jul 26 2025
Show Notes
Former U.S. Secretary of Education, 3x3 basketball champion, and leader of an anti-gun violence organization are all on Arne’s resume. He’s also Steve’s neighbor. The two talk about teachers caught cheating in Chicago public schools and Steve shares a story he’s never told Arne, about a defining moment in the educator’s life.
- SOURCES:
- Arne Duncan, the 9th U.S. Secretary of Education; founder of C.R.E.D.; former head of Chicago Public Schools; and former professional basketball player.
- RESOURCES:
- HowSchools Work, by Arne Duncan (2018).
- "
Benji," (ESPN's 30 for 30, 2012).
- EXTRAS: