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What do you really know about American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen?

Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic knowledge in just 10 minutes per episode. Over the course of a year, we’ll explore 250 key questions—from the founding documents and branches of government to civil liberties, elections, and public participation.

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D-Day gets reduced to a date and a diagram, but the truth is messier, riskier, and far more human. We sit down with historian Dr. Michael Butler to talk about June 6, 1944 not just as the Normandy invasion, but as a moment when thousands of ordinary ... more

The Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” sounds like a secret back hallway of law and that’s exactly why it triggers so much public suspicion. We sit down with Spencer Burrows, an 11th grade dean, AP US Government teacher, and civic engagement coordinator... more

Eleanor Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy don’t sound like a natural pairing and that’s exactly why we wanted to sit with this story. We talk with presidential historian Barbara Perry of UVA’s Miller Center about her forthcoming book, Reconcilable Differ... more

A First Lady can’t sign bills, command troops, or issue executive orders, yet Jacqueline Kennedy still reshaped American civic life. We sit down with Barbara Perry, presidential historian at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center and author of *J... more

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Dr. Paul Carice
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Episode: Missouri Compromise
Sharon McMahon
Former high school government teacher and a leading voice in civic education
Civic Literacy Advocate
Episode: Presidents, Power, And The Myths We Love with Sharon McMahon
Dr. Sidney Milkis
White Bracket Miller Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and Interim Director of the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy.
University of Virginia
Episode: How The New Deal Remade Parties And The Presidency
Dr. Sidney Milkes
White Bracket Miller Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and Interim Director of the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy
University of Virginia
Episode: From Patronage To Primaries: How The Progressive Era Remade U.S. Politics
Dr. Zachary German
Assistant Professor at the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Episode: Tocqueville’s Take On Individualism
Jeremy Goldstein
Expert from the Trust for the National Mall
National Mall Trust
Episode: Field Trip: How The Lincoln Memorial Became A Stage For America’s Civic Story
Henry Olsen
Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a leading analyst of American politics and populism.
Ethics and Public Policy Center
Episode: Political Realignment, Explained Clearly
Dr. Carice
Historian and expert on political parties
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Episode: Lincoln’s Election And The Party Idea
Michael Butler
Keenan Distinguished Professor of History
Flagler College
Episode: From Birmingham Jail To National Conscience: Nonviolence, Context, And Civic Duty

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Liz
Co-host of Civics In A Year; affiliated with the civics education initiative

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  • Civics in a Year

    Excellent program with lots of brilliant guests who provide educated comment on all topics regarding the Constitution! Thank you!!!

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Field Trip Friday: How New Monuments Happen
Q: What makes a monument a national monument?
A national monument represents shared narratives and connections for all Americans, and is viewed as a personal space linked to individual states and histories.
Field Trip Friday: How New Monuments Happen
Q: How does the National Mall decide then whose story to tell next?
Decisions are made through consensus among various stakeholders, including nonprofits and friends groups, with careful consideration of historical narratives.
Field Trip Friday: How New Monuments Happen
Q: What is the process for creating a new national monument?
The process involves forming a sponsor group, gaining congressional approval, raising private funds, ensuring environmental studies, and following various regulatory steps before construction.
John Quincy Adams, The Monroe Doctrine, And The Perils Of Power
Q: If there's such an emphasis by John Quincy Adams in 1821 on the United States not being involved in international fights, why does it explain the 1823 Monroe Doctrine?
The complexity in Adams' address shows the tension between advocating for liberty and the need for America to assert its power internationally.
John Quincy Adams, The Monroe Doctrine, And The Perils Of Power
Q: Why is Quincy Adams' address in 1821 so significant?
It provides crucial insights into the understanding of American foreign policy and the role of America on the world stage.

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Civics in Action is a compact, high-signal series delivering essential civic knowledge in about 10 minutes per episode. The show covers topics from the Constitution and branches of government to civil liberties and public participation, often featuring historians and civic-education advocates who frame history around contemporary debates. A notable strength is its emphasis on primary sources and accessible explanations, with guests ranging from university scholars to nonprofit advocates, making complex civic concepts approachable for students, educators, and lifelong learners. The format and guest mix suggest a strong value for clarity, evidence, and civic literacy, and the project's ties to a university civics curriculum lend credibility a... more

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