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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.

3 DAYS AGO

Why do we have the National Weather Service?

What is the federal government's role in predicting the weather?

32 min
5 DAYS AGO

Who decides what politicians should say?

Brought to you by the words "weird," "quiddich," and "Pepsi."

29 min
1 APR

April Fools: Politicians, the press, and more

Pranks are a staple of April Fools' Day - even when it comes to politics and the press.

41 min
25 MAR

The Politics Behind Your Taxes

How politicians decide who pays taxes, and how much they pay.

55 min
18 MAR

How does the Post Office work?

How the government visits every American home, and how and why we pay for it.

22 min
11 MAR

The Kids are Alright: Civics Ed Update

To kick off Civic Learning Week, we see how students are (and aren't) being civically prepared.

28 min
4 MAR

Who's running the country? (Part 2)

Meet your president's Cabinet!

23 min
4 MAR

Who's running the country? (Part 1)

Meet your president's Cabinet.

27 min

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Introducing “The Youth Development Center”

Introducing the newest series from NHPR’s award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.”

16/07/2024

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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.