The Citizen's Playbook

Henry County Chamber
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Welcome to “The Citizen’s Playbook,” an 18-part audio journey created to transformcivics from a passive subject into an active tool. This series is a user manual for ourdemocracy, specifically tailored for the citizens of Georgia. We believe that understanding the rules of the game is the first and most critical step toward making a meaningful impact. It’s the difference between feeling frustrated by a problem and feeling empowered to help solve it.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Your Basic Freedoms

    Send us Fan Mail Last week, we discussed the Constitution as the government’s instruction manual. But many founders worried it didn’t do enough to protect the people from that government. The solution was the Bill of Rights.  This episode's goal is to present the Bill of Rights as a powerful shield of explicit limitations on government to protect citizens. Here is this week's assignment: Pick one of the first ten amendments and find a recent Georgia news story or court case about it. Take notice if the case is in a state or federal court. Our Featured Guest for Episode Four is Judge Stephen Knights Jr., Judge, Henry County State Court. 🎙️ Citizen's Playbook is produced by Henry Chamber Media, bringing you conversations that connect business, community, and leadership throughout Henry County. 🎙️ Citizen's Playbook is produced by Henry Chamber Media, bringing you conversations that connect business, community, and leadership throughout Henry County.

  2. Jul 18

    The Rulebook

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back!  If the Declaration of Independence was the "why" of America, the Constitution is the "how." It's the instruction manual, the operating system for the entire U.S. government, and it all starts with three of the most powerful words every written: "We the People." This episode's goal is to explain the Constitution as the practical, structural solution to the chaos that preceded it, focusing on its core principles of separating and balancing power. Here is this week's assignment: Look up Article V. This is the article that explains how the Constitution can be amended. Understanding how difficult it is to change the document underscores why it has lasted for over 230 years. Our Featured Guest for Episode Three is Professor Eric Segall, the Ashe Family Chair Professor of Law at Georgia State University College of Law. 🎙️ Citizen's Playbook is produced by Henry Chamber Media, bringing you conversations that connect business, community, and leadership throughout Henry County.

  3. Jul 11

    The Breakup Letter

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back! This week, we examine the document that provides the moral and philosophical vision for the entire American enterprise: the Declaration of Independence. We frame this famous "breakup letter" as our enduring national mission statement and the foundational "why" of America. This episode's goal is to frame the Declaration of Independence as the nation's enduring moral mission statement; the "why" of America. Each episode in this series will end with a specific call to action. Here is this week's assignment: Find a copy of the Declaration of Independence online and read the second paragraph out loud. BONUS: Read the list of grievances and reflect on whether any feel modern. Our Featured Guest for Episode Two is Dr. Stan Deaton, Senior Historian at the Georgia Historical Society. 🎙️ Citizen's Playbook is produced by Henry Chamber Media, bringing you conversations that connect business, community, and leadership throughout Henry County.

  4. Jul 6

    Why Bother with Civics?

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Citizen’s Playbook, an 18-part audio journey created to transform civics from a passive subject into an active tool. This series is a user manual for our democracy, specifically tailored for the citizens of Georgia. We believe that understanding the rules of the game is the first and most critical step toward making a meaningful impact. It’s the difference between feeling frustrated by a problem and feeling empowered to help solve it. This episode's goal is to establish civics not as a historical subject, but as an essential, empowering user manual for modern life in Georgia. Our featured guest for Episode One is Michele NeSmith, Research and Policy Development Director at the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation. Each episode in this series will end with a specific call to action. Your first assignment: Visit the official state website, Georgia.gov. On that site, you can find a tool to look up your elected officials. We want you to find just two: your State Representative and your County Commissioner. You don't have to call them or write to them yet. Just learn their names. 🎙️ Citizen's Playbook is produced by Henry Chamber Media, bringing you conversations that connect business, community, and leadership throughout Henry County.

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Welcome to “The Citizen’s Playbook,” an 18-part audio journey created to transformcivics from a passive subject into an active tool. This series is a user manual for ourdemocracy, specifically tailored for the citizens of Georgia. We believe that understanding the rules of the game is the first and most critical step toward making a meaningful impact. It’s the difference between feeling frustrated by a problem and feeling empowered to help solve it.

Information

  • Creator
    Henry County Chamber
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Henry County Chamber Media Production
  • Show Website
    The Citizen's Playbook