Today on NewsTalk, Montgomery County Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr talked about the start of the new school year, the use of standardized tests, minority achievement and teacher evaluation.

Then, former RNC chairman Michael Steele previewed the upcoming conventions. We also discussed the controversy surround Rep. Todd Akin, the Republican hoping to unseat Sen. Claire McCaskill, the economy, and Washington gridlock.

Watch the rest of today's show after the jump.

Thursday at 10am: Tommy John surgery and the importance of unplugging when you’re on vacation