Civics 101
Civics 101
NHPR
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.
Cinema Civics: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
What can we learn from Jefferson Smith? A whole lot.
Aug 5
55 min
The Supreme Court rulings that aren't rulings
"The shadow docket," refers to orders from the Supreme Court that are (often) unsigned, inscrutable, and handed down in the middle of the night. Professor Stephen Vladeck takes us through this increasingly common phenomenon.
Jul 29
24 min
Is it possible for a president to serve a third term?
Is there a way President Trump (or any president) can serve a third (or fourth) term in office? Maybe there is.
Jul 22
35 min
A country with no kings
Risking it all for what is self-evident.
Jul 15
36 min
How are tariffs affecting American businesses?
Today on Civics 101, we answer listener questions about tariffs. And then, we look at how they've affected one American Industry.
Jul 14
28 min
Civics lessons from Karen Read's retrial
A dive into some of the surprising civics takeaways from Karen Read’s retrial.
Jul 11
50 min
Forget hypotheticals: How are tariffs affecting American businesses?
Today on Civics 101, we answer listener questions about tariffs. And then, we look at how they've affected one American Industry.
Jul 8
28 min
Cinematic Civics: Independence Day
Is there a civics lesson in the 1996 film Independence Day?
Jul 4
50 min
What does the Senate Parliamentarian do?
Why are GOP senators calling for the firing of Elizabeth MacDonough?
Jun 30
26 min
How political “framing” shapes our thoughts
The many ways our political opinions are influenced without us even realizing it.
Jun 24
27 min
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