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Civics 101

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Supreme Court
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Declaration Of Independence
Civil Rights
Food Insecurity
January 6th
American Revolution
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American History
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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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Whether you fly it, wear it or want nothing to do with it, the American flag says a lot in and about the United States. Red, white and blue is far from exclusive to our nation and yet it is very much our brand... and very much branded on anything we ... more

Today we share our second installment on why things are tough in the civics world. Specifically, we talk about how students are doing in civics classrooms and on national assessments.

But! It's not all bad news. Shawn Healey (Chief Policy and Advoca... more

Once upon a time, American British colonists were separated from power, decision-making, culture and information by thousands of miles and many weeks. As Helena Yoo-Roth puts it, time flowed evenly outward from the homeland.

This is the story of wa... more

This is the first episode in a series we are doing with iCivics, who invited us to their National Forum for Civic Learning Week.

Today we share the many conversations we had with civics and social studies teachers from across the country, and we exp... more

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Helena Yoo-Roth
Barra Postdoctoral Fellow at the McNeil Center for Early American Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: How making people wait sparked the American Revolution
Louise Dubé
CEO of iCivics
iCivics
Episode: Why Teachers Are Having a Tough Time
Emily Sneff
Early American historian, consulting curator, author
Author of When the Declaration of Independence Was News
Episode: What did the world really think about the Declaration of Independence?
Amy Lin Meyerson
Attorney in Connecticut, magistrate with the Connecticut Judicial Branch
Connecticut Judicial Branch
Episode: Ask a Judge: What is Pro Se?
Ray Williams
Sole practitioner attorney in West Plains, Missouri
Private practice
Episode: Ask a Judge: What is Pro Se?
Jeremy Duhamel
CNN Correspondent brought in for updates on Iran
CNN
Episode: What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?
Beverly Moran
Professor of law and sociology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Episode: How did federal income taxes get this way?
Eric Toder
Institute Fellow at the Urban Brookings Tax Policy Center; former Treasury/IRS/CBO
Urban Brookings Tax Policy Center
Episode: How did federal income taxes get this way?
Joe Thorndyke
Introduced on-air in discussion
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Episode: How did federal income taxes get this way?

Hosts

Nick Capodice
Host of Civics 101; NHPR/Civics 101 network presence
Hannah McCarthy
Co-host with a focus on explaining civics and historical context

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Straightforward and informative

    Thoughtful and well researched. Might not always be a deep dive if that is what you are looking for but provides a wonderful overview of diverse civics topics from American girl dolls to the electoral college.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The-wisdom-of-childrens-books
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    You two are helping to Make America Strong Again - one episode at a time. Fun, informative, insightful! Listen to this podcast if you want to understand today and historically the United States. I am not a civics junkie, AND I have found this podcast invaluable in helping me understand topics that affect our lives. You two are the best at what you do! Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    To T or not to Tee
    United States2 months ago
  • I Thought This Was Going to Be Boring!

    Boy was I wrong. I hated civics in high school. Thank you for providing a fresh new look on civics that is both entertaining and informative. I grew up watching Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings while eating my Cap’n Crunch. This is truly Schoolhouse Rock for adults. I listened to every past episode and eagerly await each new one to drop. Please keep up this very important work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NH Kev
    United States3 months ago
  • This is a delight. I have learned a lot, had more refreshed, and chuckled quite a bit with some episodes! Thank you, New Hampshire Public Radio people. I have recommended this to many people and will mention it on an activism mailing list I write!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Wordwizard
    3 months ago
  • Must listen for all in these troubling times.

    Thanks to the Oath and the Office for sharing this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mre.a
    United States3 months ago

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What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?
Q: What makes a blockade legal or illegal?
A legal blockade typically requires clear declaration, a defined geographic area, and the resources to enforce it; if these conditions are not met, or if it is not properly declared, the blockade is considered illegitimate or illegal under international law.
What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?
Q: What exactly is the Strait of Hormuz?
It's a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which a significant portion of the world's oil and gas passes; it's contested because no single country fully owns it, yet it sits at a critical chokepoint for global trade.
How did federal income taxes get this way?
Q: Why did the tax system become so complicated over time?
Because policymakers used the tax code to achieve multiple goals beyond revenue—like encouraging retirement savings, health insurance, education credits, and welfare reform—while political compromises kept adding layers of deductions and credits to balance costs and benefits.
Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?
Q: Can Donald Trump actually do that through executive action or emergency powers?
No. The episode explains that the president does not have significant power over election administration; changing how elections are run would require state or federal legislation, and executive orders or national emergencies are not a substitute for congressional action.
Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?
Q: What does President Trump mean when he says Republicans ought to nationalize voting?
He suggested that the federal government should take over certain aspects of voting, but the hosts explain that nationalization, by definition, would grant the federal government control, which conflicts with the constitutional structure that vests administration in states and local authorities, with only certain federal levers through legislation.

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What is Civics 101 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, explanatory show about how government, law, and history shape everyday life. Across episodes, listeners get clear explanations of civics concepts, case histories, and current political issues through accessible storytelling, expert guests, and real-world examples. Topics range from constitutional amendments and elections to regulatory policy and public trusts in institutions, with a steady emphasis on pluralism, civic literacy, and practical implications for citizens. The program often hosts historians, lawyers, and policy researchers, and also features journalists and educators who illuminate complex topics without oversimplifying. A notable strength is its ability to connect historical events to modern civic life, making it ... more

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2. Louise Dubé
3. Emily Sneff
4. Amy Lin Meyerson
5. Ray Williams
6. Jeremy Duhamel
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8. Eric Toder

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