Civics 101

Explanations of how U.S. democracy and government institutions work AI summary

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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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Citizens United

2026-11-10 · 44 min

Today we explain one of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions in modern history; the case that defined campaign donations as speech and therefore protected under the First Amendment, regardless of who made…
The Procrastinator's Local Election Guide

2026-10-30 · 36 min

Have you ever stared blankly at "City Clerk" on your ballot and picked a candidate at random? Feverishly searched "what is a county assessor" from your phone in the voting booth? Are you on your way to the polls RIGHT…
Intraparties: From the Tea Party to the DSA

2026-10-27 · 38 min

What happens when a party forms inside of another party? How is the DSA, the Democratic Socialists of America, affecting the Democratic Party? And how did the the Tea Party shift the GOP's platform back in 2010? Today,…
Introducing “Bear Brook: A Private Matter”

2026-10-23 · 27 min

Today, we're sharing the season three premiere of Bear Brook, the critically acclaimed true crime podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio's Pulitzer Prize-nominated Document team. Bear Brook returns with A Private…
On the Midterms and Civic Participation with 1A

2026-10-20 · 36 min

This October, Nick and Hannah sat down with Jenn White on WAMU's 1A. They talked about the outsized power a voter has (typically) in midterms, what we're seeing in this upcoming election regarding campaign spending and…
The National Mall

2026-10-13 · 39 min

As a kingless, queenless, monarch-free nation, what do we decide to put in the space that best represents us to the world? Why is the Washington Monument a giant obelisk? And while we're at it, what's the deal with…
What Does it Mean to Be a Democrat or a Republican?

2026-10-06 · 44 min

Today we look at the creation and evolution of the two major parties in the US; the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. How did they come about? How did their ideals shift over the last 200+ years? And where…
How a Bill (REALLY) Becomes a Law

2026-09-29 · 28 min

Our final "Back to School" episode is a nod to how we started in the first place. Our show was created to be "Schoolhouse Rock for adults," and no mention of Schoolhouse Rock is complete without a sad little scrap of…
What is Federalism?

2026-09-22 · 28 min

A tug of war, a balancing act, two dancers dragging each other across the floor. This is the perpetual ebb and flow of power between the states and the federal government. How can things be legal in a state but illegal…
U.S. Versus: The Two Party System

2026-09-15 · 30 min

Americans often take issue with our two-party system. So what other options are out there? Today, with the help of political scientists Guillermo Rosas and Robin Best, we explore the reason why we have (and may always…

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Oldest episode in feed: 07/2017 · over 9 years
Typical length: 33 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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