The podcast episodes provided discuss the ongoing issue of school segregation in the United States, examining its historical context, impacts, and efforts to address it.

For example, the episode "S07 E06: Brown v. Board at 70: Still Separate, Still Unequal" examines the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision and the continued struggle for educational equality, featuring interviews with experts on strategies to tackle school segregation and systemic racism.

The episode #1379 Tell Stories, Not Myths: Democracy in America (Throwback)" also explores how the legacy of racial segregation in public schools is reflective of broader societal biases about democratic participation.

The "School Colors Episode 1: 'There Is No Plan'" episode focuses specifically on the contentious debate surrounding a proposed diversity plan for a diverse school district in New York City, highlighting the historical context of segregation and inequality in the city's schools.