How do landmark Supreme Court decisions affect our lives? What does the 2nd Amendment really say? Why does the Senate have so much power? Civics 101 is the podcast about how our democracy works…or is supposed to work, anyway.
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The people, events and topics of United States history, shared in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee. Come hang with me as I nerd out a little on America's history.
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Welcome to the Arizona Civics Podcast. This podcast aims to share our journey of sustaining Arizona’s interests in reforms to civic education by working with civic educators in our state. This work is being done by the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University. I am your host, Liz Evans, Civic Education and Outreach Program Director at ASU, and I will interview Arizona teachers, content experts, and leaders in civic education. We hope you enjoy our journey to make Arizona a nati ...
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Trash pick up. EMS and 911 service. Roads and sidewalks. Business licenses. School bus routes. These are the things that impact your day-to-day life, and they are all part of local government. But hardly anyone pays attention to local government - until they have a problem. We want to change that. Simple Civics: Greenville County is here to help you learn about and get involved in your local government in Greenville County, South Carolina. Whether you live in downtown Greenville or Possum Ki ...
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The Civics series at Town Hall shines a light on the shifting issues, movements, and policies, that affect our society, both locally and globally. These events pose questions and ideas, big and small, that have the power to inform and impact our lives. Whether it be constitutional research from a scholar, a new take on history, or the birth of a movement, it's all about educating and empowering.
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Hosted by Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery. A nonpolitical, educational podcast in which we highlight how our government works - so, you understand how to make the government work for you. From the Electoral College, to navigating Election Day, or how an idea becomes law, we simplify the mechanics of our government. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and confidence to participate in the Great Experiment - the concept of the United States of America as a nation founded on the principles of dem ...
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Civics Radio Network will give you the skills to answer those questions, and to then turn those answers into compelling radio stories so your peers will also understand how government affects their lives.
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A history teacher and an engineer walk into a bar…ouch! Except there isn’t a bar. But there are dad jokes. And whiskey. Two guys who know a few things, have been around a few blocks, and a few cocktails, discuss politics, science, history, technology, and the planet Earth. They also warp through rabbit holes in both the Federation and the Galactic Empire, and toast the ashes of the Twelve Colonies. And did I mention dad jokes? Yeah. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us for Civics on th ...
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PSA about drunk driving
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Complete NCERT Civics Syllabus for class 10
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Complete NCERT Civics syllabus for class 7.
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A podcast discussing local government in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit ChattanoogaCivics.com for civic resources.
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Shorter school week Cover art photo provided by Ben Neale on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ben_neale
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A complete series of the class 9 NCERT syllabus.
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Patriot Lessons: American History and Civics (Constitution, Declaration of Independence, etc.)
Michael Warren and Patriot Week Foundation
Learn about American History, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, & American holidays. Gain insights about our Founding First Principles (the rule of law, unalienable rights, the Social Compact, equality, limited government, and revolution); Founding Fathers (such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams) and other great patriots (such as Martin Luther King Jr, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton); key documents and speeches; and flags an ...
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60-Second Civics is a daily podcast that provides a quick and convenient way for listeners to learn about our nation's government, the Constitution, and our history. The podcast explores themes related to civics and government, the constitutional issues behind the headlines, and the people and ideas that formed our nation's history and government. 60-Second Civics is produced by the Center for Civic Education. The show's content is primarily derived from the Center's education for democracy ...
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Providing American citizens with the tools and knowledge to become actively engaged members of their communities. Lowering the barriers to civic engagement and deepening understanding of our civic responsibilities as Americans. Democracy requires participation and engagement. Every episode will remove fear and give you something you can do TODAY to make a difference
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This is the official podcast of Civics for Life. Civics for Life is an initiative of the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy. Civics for Life is an online resource center for multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.
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Exploring how the gospel empowers us to think, speak and act differently in the public square. The Christian Civics Podcast features commentary, interviews, prayers and seminars exploring how we can respond to the civic and political turmoil around us with visible faithfulness. The decisions we make about how to handle our earthly citizenship are an important part of our Christian discipleship. The Center for Christian Civics empowers local churches to be communities where people train one a ...
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Poll after poll, interview after interview, survey after survey, and assessment after assessment consistently show that the students of America do not know the basic history of our country or the essential responsibilities and rights of being an American citizen. 23 minutes of history education in a school day is not enough. Join educator Cindy Schwartz for a deep dive into the reasons why the study of social studies and civics has been sidelined. Because if civics is really dead, then what ...
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Civics, the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens on the national, state and local levels of governments. Also included is a unit on media literacy. The period of American History that is focused on is known as American History II, it covers from the end of World War I to the present day.
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The modern world today is no different from the Ancient Babylonian, Classic Greek/Roman, or Industrial English Eras. Tyranny exists today in various measures around the world - with no exception to America. The United States of America was founded on the most basic of all human rights given to each person upon birth: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. Historically, America is the only country originating from a set of philosophical tenets - among them that sovereignty resides with ...
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Making Disciples Who Can Apply The Bible To Every Aspect of Life Including Civics
Liberty Christian Fellowship Church
This podcast dives deep into the forgotten roots of America, where Biblical principles once formed the bedrock of our nation.It emphasizes how the Bible's unwavering guidance can provide stability for our morals, culture, and civic behavior.The podcast talks about how these principles are being silenced in modern American culture and calls for a return to the values that shaped the nation's foundation.The podcast highlights the importance of the Ten Commandments as a source of unchanging sta ...
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The Ku Klux Klan & Reconstruction
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19:36Join me this week as I explore the history of the first iteration of the Ku Klux Klan. Learn about the earliest days of the organization, how it evolved into a dangerous domestic terrorist group, and how their acts of violence sough to depress the influence of Black Americans and the Republican Party throughout the former Confederacy. Please note, …
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The United States a Democratic Republic?
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22:50In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss what the U.S. being a democratic republic really means, and it has nothing to do with political parties. Support the showKirjoittanut Bobbi Fisher and Joe Ulery
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In this episode, we unravel the fascinating history of women’s suffrage in Arizona, a state that initially entered the Union without giving women the right to vote, yet rapidly moved towards suffrage even before the Nineteenth Amendment took effect in 1920. We'll explore the complex landscape of political reform in the early 1900s and how social mo…
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381. Queering Talks: In Between
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1:29:26Step into the in-between. This segment dives into the rich, transformative power of liminal spaces—those borders and boundaries where identities and experiences defy tidy categories. Our speakers will share deeply personal stories of hybridity, multiplicity, and fluidity, offering insights from lives lived beyond the binary. These talks challenge c…
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Understanding Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements in South Carolina
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17:12Thinking of running for office or helping on a campaign in South Carolina? In this episode, expert Leigh McGill with Campaign Ethics Consulting Services breaks down the basics of campaign finance reporting. Learn about required disclosures, contribution limits, common pitfalls to avoid, and why it pays to get professional guidance from the start. L…
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What is a Constitutional crisis?
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48:28It's a term thrown around quite a bit lately, but what does it actually mean? This is an episode about the basics of the Law of the Land, the three branches of government and what happens when they're don't work the way they're supposed to. Our guide is Aziz Huq, Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. His books include The Rule of Law: A Ve…
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Is Even the Government Bigger in Texas?
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1:12:45Mack and Steve tackle the home state of Texas after a listener asked, what the heck is going on here? Spoilers: it’s vouchers. References Our capital is taller: Texas State Preservation Board. “Capitol Myths and Legends.” https://tspb.texas.gov/prop/tc/tc-history/myths-legends/index.html Back to the constitution of 1876: Ericson, Joe E. & Wallace, …
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Moms For Liberty in Las Vegas
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37:15Moms for Liberty ran three candidates for elected positions in the Las Vegas area. Two of them, Lorena Biasoti and Lydia Dominguez, won their races for Clark County School District Trustee. One, Tim Underwood, lost his bid to join the State Board of Education. We talked to Teddy Wilson, who tracks extremist groups, about who Moms for Liberty is and…
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Kidnapped At Sea with Dr. Andrew Sillen
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35:51Join me for this BONUS episode where I welcome Dr. Andrew Sillen to discuss his latest book, Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White. You can learn more about Dr. Sillen by checking out his website: https://kidnappedatsea.com/Kirjoittanut Alycia
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In this episode, we dive into a pivotal moment in American history when Congress prepared to admit Arizona and New Mexico as the final contiguous states. We explore the intriguing and contentious relationship between President William Howard Taft and the progressive aspirations of Arizonans as they drafted their state constitution. Despite Taft's r…
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The People's Poet: Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
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17:09Frances Harper was an abolitionist, author, and activist who spent her life in the pursuit of a better nation. Risking her safety to tour on the anti-slavery lecture circuit before the war, Harper became one of the loudest critics of Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction. Tune in this week as I dive into her life, motivations, and legacy.…
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Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes and some of the largest Indigenous populations and reservations in the United States, making up over one-quarter of the state’s land area. In this episode, we explore the unique relationship between tribal nations, Arizona’s state government, and the federal government. What does it mean for tribal …
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380. Jesse Hagopian with Dr. Ayva Thomas and Wayne Au: Teach Truth — Unbanning Books in Public Schools
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1:34:41Did you know that the Seattle Public Library offers any U.S. resident, ages 13-26, a free “Books Unbanned Card,” which allows you to check out any e-books or e-audiobooks from the Library’s digital collection, no matter where you live? This is just one example of how people are resisting new restrictions on information and education across the coun…
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Show Me the Money: How Campaigns Are Funded
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22:28Ever wonder how all those political ads and mailers get paid for? Explore the complex world of campaign finance with nonprofit leader John Tynan. Learn the difference between PACs, super PACs, 501(c)(4)s, and more - and how to follow the money trail as an informed voter. Links: Connect with John Tynan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-tynan-1446b34…
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What are Executive Orders?
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24:27Every president (with the exception of William Henry Harrison) has issued executive orders. Most recently, Donald Trump issued several on his first day in office. Some have been published in the Federal Register, others are facing legal challenges. So what IS an executive order? How do they differ from other executive actions, like proclamations or…
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Education is one of the most vital roles of state and local governments, and in Arizona, this responsibility is enshrined in the state Constitution. In this episode, we explore how Arizona fulfills its obligation to provide public education through a mix of state and local partnerships. From public schools—both traditional and charter—to private sc…
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Join me this week as I dive into the life of Eliza McCardle Johnson. In this episode I dive into McCardle's early years, her relationship with Andrew Johnson, and how she chose to run the house as First Lady.Kirjoittanut Alycia
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The Origins of Civic Education in the United States
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19:21In this episode of Plain Civics, hosts Bobbi Fisher + Joe Ulery discuss the origins of civic education in the U.S. and its role in shaping informed citizens. This episode explores the early 1800s push for universal schooling, Horace Mann's vision, and the lasting impact on democracy. Learn how civics once formed the foundation of education...and wh…
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How do you balance judicial independence with accountability? Arizona answers this question using a modified version of the Missouri Plan to select appellate and many lower court judges. In this episode, we explore the evolution of judicial selection in the United States, from competitive elections to the federal appointment model and the Missouri …
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379. Juan Williams with Enrique Cerna: The Rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement
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1:30:33After the U.S. elected Barack Obama its first Black president in 2008, some assumed that this signaled a post-racial America. However, subsequent and serious incidents suggested this was not the case, inciting what some came to know as a second civil rights movement. Political correspondent, journalist, and historian Juan Williams explores this phe…
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The Great Fluoride Debate
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30:22Ever since fluoridation became widespread in the 1950s, cavities in kids have fallen drastically. The effort is considered one of the ten greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. But it’s also one of the most controversial. Today, the story of what that's so, from our sister podcast, NHPR's Outside/In. Want our new "Civics is my cup…
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Pothole Politics: Understanding Roads Repairs and Government
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24:54Ever wondered how to get that pesky pothole fixed? We talk with GP McLeer, Mayor of Fountain Inn and director of Upstate Mobility Alliance to break down the complex world of local government and transportation. Learn who's responsible for roads, how projects get prioritized, and what you can do to advocate for improvements in your community. Links:…
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Trump's Executive Orders
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26:23During his campaign, now-President Trump promised a lot of action (much of it to happen on day one). So what did he actually do once he regained the office? A LOT. This is the first week of Trump's executive orders. For some context, check out our episodes on: Wong Kim Ark and Birthright Citizenship Dred Scott The Fourteenth Amendment An earlier ve…
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Unlike the U.S. government, where the president leads the executive branch with centralized authority, Arizona takes a different approach. The state’s executive branch is divided among multiple elected officials, including the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state, each chosen independently by voters. In this episode, we explore the pr…
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Dear Unknown Friend with Dr. Alexis Peri
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42:12Joining me this week is historian and author Dr. Alexis Peri. In this episode we discuss her latest book Dear Unknown Friend, which tells the story of the Soviet and American women who traded correspondence toward the end of World War II and during the Cold War.Kirjoittanut Alycia
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The Law That Upended Food Carts (Unintentionally)
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28:50In 2023, the Nevada legislature passed a bill regulating sidewalk vendors. You know, the people who sell corn and shaved ice in various parks, and near your grocery store. The law, SB92, was the first ever to regulate these micro-businesses. Many of the people who run food carts are immigrants, who are reaching for the American dream. But the regul…
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Puppy Mills and Animal Overcrowding
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37:00Last summer, Henderson police went to a house to investigate a complaint from a neighbor. Police found the owners were running a puppy mill. That is, they were breeding young, female dogs and selling their pups for $2,000-$5,000. The residents had 39 dogs. 34 of them were French Bulldogs. Four of them were pregnant. There were also two horses, over…
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Birthright Citizenship: The SCOTUS case that solidified the 14th Amendment
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26:00Most of us know about birthright citizenship, but not many people have ever heard of Wong Kim Ark and the landmark Supreme Court decision that decided both his fate and the fate of a U.S. immigration policy that endures to this day. This is the case that solidified the Fourteenth Amendment as we understand it today. Want our new "Civics is my cup o…
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