
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 342 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentHistory | |||

Sometimes, we just have to make a "101" episode of Civics 101. That is the case this week, in the wake of the arrest of Venezuela's sitting president by the United States. So, what's happening with Venezuela, Maduro, and the Trump administration's pl... more
This week Nick appears on The Middle, with Jeremy Hobson. The topic is civility in politics, and they're joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner and Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown.
This episode was recorded live... more
Today we answer this question from a listener, "Is Santa a criminal?"
We get to the bottom of the myriad actions of the jolly old elf, and whether he could reasonably be tried for civil and criminal violations, including but not limited to trespassi... more
Why does it take, in practice, 60 votes for a bill to pass in the Senate? Why doesn't it seem like anyone is up there talking for days anymore? And why do we even have it in the first place?
Today is all about the filibuster; from its benign origins... more
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As always, great reporting. So glad this show exists! Thank you!
Civics never was so much fun AND understandable!!
Absolutely annoying hosts. They sound like they’re in high school. Unlistenable.
The last people who should be teaching civics are left-wingers. God bless America 🇺🇸!
This show is my go to for understanding what is going on in the country today. Everything is based on history, and this show teaches us how we got where we are. If everyone listened to this show, we’d be in a lot better place.
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This podcast provides an engaging exploration of the inner workings of democracy in the United States, tackling vital topics that shape civil society. Episodes focus on diverse subjects, such as the implications of legislative actions, the historical context of civic education, and ongoing political issues like voter apathy and government funding. Noteworthy discussions also bridge historical grievances with contemporary events, enabling listeners to glean insights into the interplay between past and present political dynamics. The unique blend of factual knowledge and lively discourse aims to make civics education accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
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Recent guests on Civics 101 include:
1. Doug Teschner
2. Anna Brown
3. Molly Reynolds
4. Kevin Flynn
5. Luis Lozada
6. Eugene Kiely
7. Nick Capodice
8. Tom Toro
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