Portia Bright Pittman was one of four people issued a pardon of forgiveness by Gov. Roy Cooper last week. She joins us to discuss how she is helping others stay on the right track.

Plus, book challenges and banning have been a major topic of discussion in school districts across North Carolina. Ethan Hutt, an assistant professor at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Education, and Shemekka Ebony, an activist and author, stop by to discuss.