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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.

Civics 101 NHPR

    • Government
    • 4.2 • 2.3K Ratings

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.

    Strikes, Unions and Workers' Rights

    Strikes, Unions and Workers' Rights

    The American worker gets organized.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Why do we have the National Zoo?

    Why do we have the National Zoo?

    Why do we own a zoo? We do, by the way. It's the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, DC.

    • 28 min
    What's it like to report on Congress?

    What's it like to report on Congress?

    How do you get the truth from consummate storytellers?

    • 22 min
    Why ballot design matters

    Why ballot design matters

    From putting a marble in a jar to pulling a lever to filling in an oval, what is the history of ballot design? And how do we ensure they're fair?

    • 33 min
    What is Money?

    What is Money?

    When you trade a cow for a teapot and can't make change.

    • 20 min
    A city government, a looming disaster, and a complicated choice

    A city government, a looming disaster, and a complicated choice

    Your local government is the one you have to pay really close attention to. Especially when part of their job is to keep residents safe.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
2.3K Ratings

2.3K Ratings

WSKG member ,

Fun and interesting and very informative

These two people go together like peas and carrots. They do their research and present the information in clear and timely ways. I never miss a new podcast and I enjoy every minute of these episodes while learning so much. And yes, I support the station just because of this podcast. Checkout the website!!

LostInOklahoma ,

Definition of money

A bartering tool. Like wire cutters are an electrical tool. 🤩

Constitutionally speaking ,

This is a great show!

I started listening to this show about a month ago. It’s very informative, factual and very well researched. Nick and Hannah’s enthusiasm for the Constitution and the workings of government are contagious! Bravo and well done to the team who produces this wonderful podcast. They are stewards of American democracy.

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