Civics 101

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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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What's the Strait of Hormuz? And how do blockades work?

You've been hearing about it in the news, but what exactly is the Strait of Hormuz? And as for those blockades...how do they work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min
14 AVR.

How did federal income taxes get this way?

We haven't always had a federal income tax, and in the beginning, it only applied to the very richest Americans. So how did we end up with the permanent income tax we have today, with all its complicated rules about everything from pre-tax income to deductions and credits? And what does it actually pay for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 min
9 AVR.

What is the 25th Amendment?

Sometimes, news happens in the real world, and suddenly a political or civics topic becomes very top of mind for members of the public. And when that happens, we at Civics 101 often say, hey…we have an episode about that. One of those conversations happened this week, after a tweet from President Trump related to the war in Iran had some conservative, traditionally pro-Trump voices evoking a specific part of the Constitution - the 25th Amendment. Back in 2022, we made an episode breaking down the 25th Amendment, and it’s pretty thorough about its history and what it means. So, given that it’s on folks’ minds right now, we’ve decided to drop that episode again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min
7 AVR.

The Raw Milk Question

Today we bring you a story from our sister podcast Outside/In, produced and reported by Marina Henke. In 2009, the state of Maine ordered farmer Dan Brown to stop selling his raw milk. It kicked off a five-year legal battle that stoked the flames of Maine’s dairy wars. But, after Farmer Brown lost his case and hung up his milking hat, things quieted down. Twenty years later, raw milk has surged back into the zeitgeist. Influencers are saying it tastes like ice cream, RFK Jr. is taking shots of it at the White House, and Gwyneth Paltrow is putting it in her coffee. All of which makes for a pretty obvious question… What’s the appeal? Is raw milk some kind of superfood? Or something to avoid at all costs? Featuring Dan Brown, Andy Bisson, Danny Bisson, Nicole Martin, Pamela Ruegg, and Mary McGonigle-Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min
31 MARS

Can American elections be "nationalized"? What does that mean?

In this country, the states run elections. Congress is empowered to step in; the president is not. So what does it mean for the president to call on a political party to "take over." Is that allowed? What would that mean? And why is this happening now? We talk with Sarah Cooper from the Carter Center to understand who is in charge and whether anyone else can take charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min
24 MARS

Why are we paying more for gas right now?

Four years ago we made an episode about how the president has very limited powers when it comes to lowering the price of gas. Turns out, we hadn't considered every possibility. Today, we talk about how a president can make gasoline more expensive, by waging conflict in the middle east. Our guest is Robert Rapier, chemical engineer, investment writer, and energy sector expert. He came back on the show to tell us about the logistics of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, and whether there are any ways out of this. Click here for our other episode on the price of gas, and read Robert's article here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
17 MARS

Someone oughta open up a window

Today we take a field trip to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where Nick explains why he's like this via an obsession with 1776, the movie based on the musical based on the true events that launched a nation. Our nation. Also, Nick and Hannah get real using Dido as inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 min
11 MARS

The Civic Role of Religious Leaders

Why do religious leaders step out from behind the pulpit and take to the streets? What does it mean to practice what you preach? As faith groups across the nation stand alongside protestors and assert their beliefs, we talk to four religious leaders about how and why they take action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 min

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Hannah McCarthy

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Nick Capodice

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Smart and accessible

2020-12-08

MsHenny84

Profound issues of American government- the intentions of the founders and the applications of contemporary lawmakers- presented simply and concisely. I never miss an episode. Highly recommend to anyone who lives where there is a government. Expat American in Canada!
Another Northerner

2018-12-22

herb sherb

I love that 2 out of the 3 reviews are from fellow Canadians, so I’m adding mine to the mix. A good crash course for the basics about the elephant we’re sleeping next to.
A Canadian trying to make sense of it all

2018-12-10

itsmekirby

And we thought OUR system was confusing! Thanks for breaking it down into bite sized pieces. I came to this podcast after listening to Bear Brook on NHPR. You did that one so perfectly, I thought I'd give this one a listen..loving it, and am 73% smarter than when I started listening! Thanks!
Very informative and instructive!

2017-02-21

MCFerland

Very enjoyable and informative. I like listening to this podcast!

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.