Extra: James Patterson Breaks Down America's "Last Line of Defense"

Extra: James Patterson Breaks Down America's "Last Line of Defense"

Author: FOX News Radio April 13, 2026 Duration: 26:26
Today’s heroes are found in classrooms, molding the minds of the future.  Educators have the tough task of being courageous and intellectual to prepare young minds for complex issues.  We often cut interviews short due to time. Today on the FOX News Rundown Extra, we thought you’d like to hear the full conversation with world-renowned author James Patterson. He joins us to discuss his new book, Thank You, Teachers, the "secret sauce" for getting kids to read at grade level, and why he considers educators to be our first line of hope. If you’re looking for more, join Dana Perino every Monday on Perino on Politics. Dana sits down with her most knowledgeable friends—like former Speaker Kevin McCarthy—for honest, insightful conversations that go beyond the typical news cycle. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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